About the author
Chef Robert Lewis, The Happy Diabetic, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1998. Since receiving many requests to share his tips and recipes for nutritious, easy-to-prepare dishes that taste great, Lewis has published three cookbooks –Cook Fresh, Live Happy, Get Happy, Get Healthy and Simply Desserts – and he speaks to audiences at hospitals and health fairs across the country, delivering a message of hope and encouragement.
After graduating from the Prestigios Culinary Institute of America in 1976. In 1998 he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Thus began his motivation to create great tasting dishes that are easy to prepare.
Chef Robert is a nationally recognized author, public speaker and spokesperson for all people affected with diabetes. He travels the country speaking on the benefits of healthy eating not only for people affected with diabetes, but also for anyone who would like to eat and live a healthy lifestyle.
He has worked with Al Roker, Ben Vereen, Richard Simmons, Ann Curry, Indy car racer Charlie Kimble, The Amazing Race Winner Nat Strand and many others! Chef Robert has spoken in hospitals and health fairs in all across the planet.
With Roberts focus on healthy cuisine, he is considered a pro when it comes to food preparation and nutrition. Robert is a frequent guest on TV and radio. He has appeared on ESPN’s Cold Pizza. Robert is the author of 3 best selling cookbooks. Chef Robert has been selected to be the culinary face on new Sanofi /Everyday Health, Meal Time Masters web site. He is a keynote speaker for Taking Control of Your Diabetes all across the USA.
He has worked with the Abbott, Accu-Check-Roche, Sanofi , Lilly, American Diabetes Association, Lyons Club International, Rotary Clubs, University of Wisconsin, Genesis Hospitals, Hy-Vee Grocery Stores, Kroger stores, Blue Cross Blue Shield to name just a few.