ORLANDO, Fla. – Food Network star and Southern cookbook author Paula Deen, who a year ago announced that she has type 2 diabetes, is sharing her tips on cooking to live a healthier, longer life.

Though better known for indulgent recipes such as Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Deen has changed her recipe repertoire to feature lighter, healthier fare. Deen, 66, was diagnosed with diabetes 3 years before she made the news public.

During a recent promotional event at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center in Orlando, Fla., the Savannah, Ga., native cooked up Chicken Fajitas, substituting wheat for corn tortillas and Greek yogurt for sour cream.