STUDY CITY (CBS) — Award-winning celebrity chef and cookbook author, Chef LaLa, stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to raise awareness about the rise of type 2 diabetes among California’s Hispanic community.

She prepared two diabetes-friendly dishes: Mushroom Silvestri and Shrimp and Cucumber with Creaming Avocado Dressing.

As a certified nutritionist focusing especially on obesity and diabetes, one of LaLa’s life passions is to inspire and educate communities about how to enjoy traditional cultural cuisine in a healthy way.

Chef LaLa has launched Sazone Su Salud (Season Your Health), a food and health tour in three Southern California cities to showcase simple, healthy and diabetes-friendly recipes.

For information about the tour, visit Sazone Su Salud.