Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for nearly 47 years. She was the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ, which aired on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, she is the author of three bestselling books, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquer Cravings, Overcome Food Addiction and Lose Weight Without Going Hungry, Own Your Health, and The 10th Anniversary Edition of Unprocessed, all of which received glowing endorsements by many luminaries in the plant-based movement. Chef AJ was the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles where she was famous for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten free vegan desserts, which use the fruit, the whole fruit, and nothing but the whole fruit to sweeten them. She broadcasted CHEF AJ LIVE! on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter daily for over 4 years. She is the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has helped hundreds of people achieve the health and the body that they deserve and is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol. In 2018 she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. Her new book, Sweet Indulgence will be released on August 27, 2024.