ABC7 on 'Latin Lover Lite'

Specializing in delicious Latin cuisin with a healthy twist, Chef LaLa grew up surrounded by food and family. Her parents were in the restaurant business and she credits her father for instilling in her, a passion for cooking. Her book, Latin Lover Lite, has many of the same recipes her mom made for her family that also happened to be naturally healthy and low in fat.
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Chef LaLa cooks up aHealthy Valentine's Meal with Market's Fresh Produce

Healthy foods and well-being is at the heart of the new East Los Angeles community Farmers’ Market. In celebration of the new outdoor market, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina will join renowned Chef Lala in preparing a Valentine’s meal Saturday, February 10th at 10:00am, at the Market, 3640 First Street at Townsend Avenue.
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Popularity of Hispanic Foods Evident at Trade Show

Chef LaLa, a certified nutritionist, also wants to clear up the myth that Mexican food is fattening and unhealthful. Traditional Mexican cooking methods actually involve steaming, grilling and baking—relatively healthy ways to cook. As for the native foods, menus are rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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"Latinas: The Spirit of California" Exhibit

The exhibit features over 150 Latinas who have called California their home over the years as well as many of today’s influential California Latinas, including Ceja Vineyards President Amelia Moran Ceja, TV personality Chef Lala, Hispanic Scholarship Fund President Sara Martinez Tucker, and the president of Bank of America’s central Los Angeles market, Leticia Aguilar.
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Expo Comida Latina Texas Exceeded Success

Chef LaLa (Laura Diaz) spearheaded the culinary demonstrations throughout the 2-day event. Chef LaLa is an awarding winning chef, humanitarian and Hispanic spokesperson for the 5-A-Day program, American Diabetes Association and many other organizations and author of Latin Lover Lite, the first-ever authentic guide to cooking healthy Latin favorites.
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