Men's Health

House Star Omar Epps Talks About TV Doctors and Fatherhood

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I like to bring food from home. I am not a health nut per se, but I believe that you are what you eat. I eat a lot of greens, salads, and fruits. I also eat a decent amount of raw food because it just tastes better to me. Every now and then I will get a Fatburger. You have to have balance.

Any other guilty pleasure foods?

Potato chips. I could eat a whole jumbo bag of barbecue Lays if I don't stop myself.

How do you stay in shape when taping?

I do exercise, but not as often as I like because of the hours I work. I love to box or hit the gym and do a general workout. I don’t like basketball because it is too hard on the knees.

How do you unwind when you’re not working?

I like to catch a movie with the wife or take the kids out. I like to box and shoot so I go to the gun range. To shoot well, you have to be relaxed. Some of my more relaxing moments have been at the gun range. I also like to get a massage here and there or chill out on the beach.

How do you balance your busy work and home life?

I feel blessed to do what I love and be able to make a living and take care of my family. It has been a great ride so far, so it’s kind of easy to find a balance.

If you had to lose one sense -- taste, sound smell, feel, and hearing -- which would you choose?

Knock on wood. I guess maybe smell because if I could still taste food, I wouldn’t need to smell it.

What disease would you most like to see eradicated and why?

The first one is cancer. It is kind of something that can happen to anyone. A person could be totally healthy, never smoked a day in their life and they still get cancer.

Did you ever smoke?

I used to, but I stopped.