Chef LaLa took some time out of her day to talk to Savvy Miss about the importance of good nutrition and raising awareness about diabetes, a disease that affects almost 20 million Americans.
Laura Díaz, conocida como la ”Chef Lala”, sabe lo molesto que puede resultar que su chaqueta de cocina le quede más ajustada de la cuenta.
Look for Chef LaLa in the May 2006 issue of Estylo Magazine!
“Latin Food in general has really taken off. It’s hip to be Latin,” said California celebrity chef Laura Diaz, known affectionately as Chef LaLa by viewers. “People are getting more exploratory with their food choices and look for foods from different countries.”
Chef LaLa—certified nutritionist, Cordon Bleu-trained chef, trained medical therapist—knew better. But she just couldn’t help herself. Like many curvy Latinas, she dreamed of losing weight fast, so she tried fad diets.
…Chef LaLa, who has battled with her weight for most of her life, has comprised an instructive way to view weight-loss and healthy eating without preaching in scientific jargon. She sets a rational explanation of how carbohydrates, proteins and fats work in the body, and the ideal ratio of food groups to consume… 
With the onslaught of news reports about the dire state of Hispanics’ health, it’s no wonder Mexican food is taking a hit these days… Just ask Chef LaLa, a certified nutritionist, author of Latin Lover Lite, and El Restaurante Mexicano editorial board member… “There are ways to add flavor and to add culture to food without adding all the fat and calories,”…
Selecciones es la version en espanol de la revista norteamericana deinteres general Reader’s Digest. Ahora, usted puede encontrar todos los mismos grandes articulos y secciones fijas de la edicion en ingles, traducidos especialmente para los lectores de lengua hispana.Look for Chef LaLa in the recent issue of Latina Style magazine!
La diabetes afecta a más del doble de hispanos que a personas de otros colectivos. Por ello, para concientizar y prevenir sobre esta enfermedad la Asociación Americana de Diabetes…
World-renowned chef, caterer, television host, nutritionist and author, Chef LaLa’s life is a poetic maze. In our intimate interview I tried to decode the operating principles behind her success with pre-written tailored questions.Look for Chef LaLa in People Magazine, page 72 of the “50 mas Bellos” issue (June 2005).
Whether she’s teaching nutritious cooking at a Farmer’s Market or on a television show, Chef LaLa is on fire with her desire to share everything she has learned to make people’s lives healthier and happier–one meal at a time.
