Discovery Health Channel Airs National Body Challenge on January 15th and 16th Featuring Chef LaLa

Discovery Health Channel Airs National Body Challenge on January 15th and 16th Featuring Chef LaLa

Chef LaLa Teaches Local Latino Family How to Eat Healthy

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Discovery Health Channel will air NATIONAL BODY CHALLENGE on January 15th and 16th from 8-10 p.m. (ET/PT). The special takes an in-depth look at obesity in America by following the physical and emotional journey of four Los Angeles families as they work together to achieve healthier lifestyles.

On day two of the show, Chef LaLa, certified nutritionist and author of "Latin Lover Lite," assists a California Latino family to cook healthier food with the same taste they are accustomed to.

"As with many Latino families, this family fried most of their food to have the ethnic taste," says Chef LaLa. "My goal was to teach them that cooking healthier doesn't need to sacrifice the taste they are familiar with."

Chef LaLa works with the entire family to save them calories -- and ultimately, pounds -- by substituting cooking sprays for lard, low-fat beef and cheese for full-fat versions, and turkey bacon for regular bacon.

"There are ways to add flavor and to add culture to food without adding all the fat and calories," explains LaLa. "Eating should be a decadent experience, not one that you dread because choices are limited. A healthier lifestyle is about better ingredients, healthier cooking techniques and smaller portions."

About Chef LaLa

Chef LaLa is author of "Latin Lover Lite" cookbook, trained in classic French techniques at Le Cordon Bleu and studied Latin cuisine worldwide. A certified fitness nutritionist, Chef LaLa takes a health-conscious approach to her cuisine.

About Discovery Health National Body Challenge

Kicking-off on January 14, the free, eight-week initiative is a fitness and weight-loss challenge that provides participants with the tools and information they need to get fit, shed extra pounds and adopt a healthier lifestyle. To register or for more information on the Discovery Health National Body Challenge, visit www.discoveryhealth.com.

Contact: Lucila Garcia
Ventana Results, Inc.
949-369-6515
lucila@ventanalife.com

Source: Chef LaLa

CONTACT: Lucila Garcia of Ventana Results, Inc., +1-949-369-6515, or
cell, +1-323-646-2150, lucila@ventanalife.com, for Chef LaLa

Web site: http://www.discoveryhealth.com/

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