Maria Loi

• Mediterranean Diet Expert •

• Celebrity Chef •

• Businesswoman •

• Philanthropist •

Maria Loi is an internationally respected authority on wellness and the Mediterranean diet, a celebrated chef, a successful businesswoman, and a steadfast supporter of philanthropic causes around the world. Her mission in life is simple: subscribing to THE LOI motto – Tasty, Healthy, Easy – Live On It!

Chef Loi wants to change the world, one healthy bite at a time.

  • Mediterranean Diet Expert

    Chef Loi is a tireless advocate for the physical and mental wellness benefits of the Mediterranean diet through her numerous books and magazine articles, as well as her eagerly anticipated appearances at academic and industry conferences worldwide.

  • Celebrity Chef

    Millions of television viewers look forward to Chef Loi’s frequent guest appearances on television’s most popular national morning shows on channels like ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS, as well as her own multiple award winning national public television series, The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets, also available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and PBS Passport.

  • Businesswoman

    Chef Loi began her career as one of Europe’s top lobbyists, representing global leaders in the media, telecommunications, energy, and hospitality sectors. She is also the creator of media and quality food businesses whose mission is to provide incredible food at sustainable and reasonable prices.

  • Philanthropist

    Chef Loi is deeply involved in causes that benefit children, the unhoused, and underserved communities and populations. She works closely with many philanthropic organizations including The Center for Discovery, The Floating Hospital, Citymeals on Wheels, and the Loukoumi Make a Difference Foundation.

  • "Nothing in excess except love, olive oil, and good deeds."

    ~ Maria Loi ~

  • "Work Hard, Think Big."

    ~ Maria Loi ~

  • "Give, and never give up."

    ~ Maria Loi ~

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