Not only is she the daughter of legendary boxer and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, an undefeated champion in the ring herself, Laila Ali hosts three TV shows — “All In with Laila Ali,” on CBS Saturday mornings, “We Need to Talk,” a national sports show on CBS Sports Network featuring well-known female athletes, and “Late Nite Chef Fight” on the FYI Network. She is one busy woman, but still manages to make a health a priority by being realistic about it.
Six days a week, Ali eats all the right foods, but said she allows herself an occasional treat one day such as a slice of pizza with her kids. It’s about moderation.
As a champion for healthy living, she knows lifestyle choices and diet have consequences.
“I’ve had people in the family, male and female, impacted by heart disease,” Ali said. “But people can prevent it.”
“You have to fight for your health and stay on top of it,” she said. “Our bodies are meant to be healthy.”
When asked about her father and his health, she said, “He’s doing as good as he can be.”My Dad is a strong man. He’s been fighting this disease [Parkinson’s disease] for 35 years.”
Laila Ali is also undefeated in the kitchen! The boxer took her gloves off, and got her hands dirty in the kitchen and won on Food Network’s cooking competition show “Choppped”.
As a self taught cook, Laila has been putting her foot in her dishes longer than she has been in the ring. Laila started making meals at the age of 10, then at 18 she decided to become a boxer. Now at the age of 37 and her passion for cooking still strong, Laila is enrolled in culinary school and prepared to begin a new journey.