 HER FIRST LOVE: FOOD! Growing up in a large, food-loving family of nine, Marlene has always been surrounded by food. Big family dinners were a daily event. “My mother practically lived in the kitchen, and at the age of 84 still does,” says Marlene. By the time she was a teen Marlene found her own niche in the kitchen by taking culinary classes and following her sweet tooth to become the family baker.
Since then, Marlene’s skills and extraordinary talent for cooking has turned into a lifelong passion. Marlene has not only joined her mother in the kitchen, she has added her own healthy twist. She states, “Like most families, my family’s dietary needs are as varied as their personalities. My father now has type 2 diabetes and many of us have to watch our weight, but not a single family member wants to give up the great taste of the flavors they love. My goal is to make sure they don’t have too.”
MARLENE TODAY Known as a magician in the kitchen, Marlene makes life easier for families worldwide with her incredible tasting healthy recipes and easy-to-follow realistic nutrition advice. Marlene Koch, R.D., is a leading nutritionist, popular TV personality and best-selling author in the field of cooking, health and wellness. With over 700,000 copies of her healthy, low-sugar cookbooks sold, she’s a regular guest on QVC and her books and recipes have appeared on television programs including The Today Show and The Food Network, as well as in numerous magazine articles and columns.
Following on the heels of Food Network personalities and fellow QVC guest, Paula Deen and Rachael Ray, Marlene’s newest book, Eat What You Love: More Than 300 Incredible Recipes Low in Sugar, Fat, and Calories recently launched with phenomenal success on QVC and reveals over 300 new, fabulously flavorful recipes that take her loyal readers into new savory territory.
SHE KNOWS NUTRITION A Magna Cum Laude graduate of U.C.L.A., Marlene is a registered dietitian with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and one of a select group of dietitians to hold an advanced certificate in Child and Adolescent Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Her past professional experience includes teaching chefs across the nation the principles of healthy cooking and eating for the American Culinary Federation and the position of adjunct nutrition professor and cooking instructor for Columbus State College and the Columbus State Culinary Academy. Additionally, Marlene’s wit and energetic style have made her a popular guest chef for cooking schools and leading health organizations. In her years of private practice Marlene advised clients on issues ranging from sports nutrition to weight loss, diabetes and general wellness.
SEEN ON TELEVISION AND IN PRINT Marlene’s engaging and upbeat style had made her a highly sought after personality. She has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and Shaw TV (Vancouver) and is a regular guest on QVC. “Marlene Koch really knows how to lighten up those deliciously sweet recipes, offering rich and creamy desserts that can be guiltlessly enjoyed by all.” -The Food Network
Her beloved cookbooks and recipes have been seen in publications such as Cooking Light, Diabetic Cooking Magazine, Her Sports and Men’s Fitness, and across the web.
HOME AND AFFILIATIONS A California native, Marlene resides in the suburbs near San Francisco with her two healthy, sweet-loving sons and husband, and remains an active member of the American Dietetic Association, The Food and Culinary Professionals Association and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. To find out more about Marlene and her terrific tasting recipes, visit her website at www.marlenekoch.com.
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