She is an expert chef, author and Emmy Award-winning television personality who is passionate about eating a plant-based diet to prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other health-related illnesses. With a master’s degree in food science and nutrition, she has a broad knowledge of the science of nutrition. In addition to being the keynote speaker for the U.S. Defense Department’s food service convention (Defending the Health of Our Nation’s Defenders), Pirello has been a regular guest on television shows including “The Early Show” on CBS, “Home Matters” on The Discovery Channel, “Women’s Day TV” on the PAX TV Network and “In Food Today” on the Food Network. The chef also is the author of several books, including “This Crazy Vegan Life,” “Cooking the Whole Foods Way,” “Christina Cooks: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Whole Foods but Were Afraid to Ask” and “Cook Your Way to the Life You Want.” For more information, call 877.530.5699