Legendary singer and New York Times bestselling author Patti LaBelle reveals her mouthwatering culinary secrets for eating your way to a healthier life. In Patti LaBelle’s Lite Cuisine , Patti LaBelle shares more than 100 original recipes for meals that are not only good for you but taste great too. She also shares her personal story of a lifetime of struggling with body image and tells of the heartbreaking loss of her mother to diabetes and learning recently that she, too, has the disease. After she was diagnosed with diabetes, LaBelle had to radically change her dietary habits and food choices. With diabetic exchanges provided by the American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association, in Patti LaBelle’s Lite Cuisine you’ll find a wide array of healthful and heavenly dishes including "Oven (Tastes Like Southern) Fried Chicken," "Savory Shrimp Scampi," "Melt-in-Your-Mouth Roast Tenderloin," and "Killer Chocolate Cake with Guilt-Free Glaze." One of America’s most beloved performers once again creates her special blend of delicious and healing magic with this one-of-a-kind cookbook that is destined to become a staple in kitchens all across America.