<p>Rick had a chat with Chef LaLa this morning! She gave us the dirty details on the do’s and dont’s of breakfast foods; stay away from overprocessed foods (packaged foods) and so much more!</p>

<p>Merck today announced the launch of a food and health tour in Southern California with award-winning celebrity chef and certified nutritionist, Chef LaLa, to educate Hispanics about type 2 diabetes and to encourage them to make healthy lifestyle changes.</p>

<p>Chef LaLa will be on&nbsp;The Fork Report&nbsp;June 23rd to talk to us about eating healthy and how to make traditional foods with a healthy twist.</p>

<p><span>The influence of Mexican food in the United States has created an industry that is growing faster than any other food segment, according to a study.</span></p>

Mexican food is hot, spicy and full of flavor — but it can also be filled with fat. Chef LaLa has come up with a series of Mexican makeovers that focus on spices and vegetables to bulk up the meal without adding extra fat. The next time you’re in the mood for some Mexican, try these recipes for a healthy meal: Cheesy Chicken Taquitos Jicama Guacamole Spicey Mango Margarita

<p>Ritmos de Salud, a benefit for Joslin’s Latino Diabetes Initiative, will honor classically trained chef, nutritionist, and author, Chef LaLa for her commitment to serving the many needs of the Latino community.</p>

<p>Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano) made with my Chef LaLa Homemade Tomato Serrano Sauce…</p>

Ingredients Small serving bowl ½ cup Greek yogurt (or Mexican Crema) 1 tbs Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle Marinade pinch Salt to taste Preparation Place Greek yogurt and Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle MarinadE in a small serving bowl and stir to mix well.  Season with salt to taste.  Perfect with vegetables, chips, or meat skewers.

<p>Joseph R. Profaci joined his family’s Linden-based&nbsp;business, Colavita&nbsp;USA, in 1993. Four years ago, a fortuitous meeting changed his&nbsp;parh. At a Culinary lnstitute of America conference, I met Chef&nbsp;LaLa. She was interested in developing a line of Latin oils.</p>

<p>Nutrition for Healthier Businesses: Chef LaLa visits Stockton Stockton, CA — You can choose to throw in the towel or clean the sweat off your head and work harder, said Chef LaLa as she encouraged the attendees of the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Latina Business Conference on March 22nd at the Stockton Hilton Hotel.</p>

<p>STOCKTON — Chef LaLa knows the food struggles over–scheduled professionals and business owners face.</p><p>As a book author and celebrity chef who appears frequently on television shows, she admits she sometimes grabs food that’s fast but not healthy.</p><p>I am a person that struggles with my weight. I eat everything, LaLa said during a telephone interview moments after she finished taping a segment for Univision.</p>

<p>Tortitas de Camaron y papa en Chef LaLa Homemade Tomato – Serrano Red Sauce</p>

<p>Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2012 – Accomplished cookbook author and certified nutritionist, Chef LaLa is the featured chef on Univision’s weight-loss competition series “Dale Con Ganas” (“Give It All You’ve Got”). The show airs weekly on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. CT.</p>

<p>Dale Con Ganas (Give It All You’ve Got!)LOS ANGELES (March 16, 2012) — Accomplished cookbook author and certified nutritionist, Chef LaLa will be the featured chef on the next episode of Univision’s weight-loss competition series “Dale Con Ganas” (“Give It All You’ve Got”). &nbsp;The show airs weekly on Sundays at 5pm / 4pm CT.&nbsp;</p>

I had such a great time at the Champions for Change event last week. Judging your amazing food was the easiest job ever. Keep up the good work bringing healthier meals to our schools.

<p>This recipe makes 24 cookies</p>

Ingredients 2 lb chicken wings ½ cup Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle Marinade Preparation Thoroughly mix ingredients and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes Orange Chipotle Dip Ingredients ½ cup Greek yogurt Tablespoon Chef LaLa Homemade Orange Chipotle Marinade Pinch of salt to taste

Chef LaLa is a Spokesperson for NBA/WNBA FIT éne•bé•a (página oficial de la NBA) which is the league’s comprehensive health and wellness program that encourages physical activity and healthy living for children and families.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra virgin Olive oil ½ pound Lean Ground Beef 1 bottle Chef LaLa Homemade Tomato Serrano Sauce 1 cup Water or Chicken Stock ½ pound dry pasta, cooked al dente 2 ounces cheese             Preparation In a medium sauté pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meat. Cook to brown for 5-7 minutes. Add 1 bottle Chef LaLa Tomato Serrano Sauce. Add 1 cup of water. Cover, lower heat, simmer for 5 minutes. Follow cooking instructions for your favorite pasta.

So thrilled that I will be a speaker @HOPELatina Latina History Day Luncheon March 9, 2012 #inspiration . Thank you Ladies for the honor.