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Christina Pirello, renowned whole foods chef, introduces viewers to a style of healthy cooking that is decidedly Mediterranean and relies on techniques and simple ingredients that can be found at the average supermarket.
In light of the nation’s current obesity health crisis, Christina shows viewers how to make healthy eating fun, delicious and easy to do. Topics include: eliminating refined sugar and dairy from your diet; providing children with healthy alternatives to processed foods; and helping prevent illnesses such as breast cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis with a healthy diet.
Christina Cooks also features a number of entertaining cooking themes such as how to nourish and satisfy men with healthy cooking; eating chocolate for a well-balanced diet; and eating right for glowing skin.
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THU, JUL 29 | |
| No Guts, No Glory | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
FRI, JUL 30 | |
| No Guts, No Glory | • 02:00 AM |
TUE, AUG 3 | |
| I Can't Have This Anymore | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
WED, AUG 4 | |
| I Can't Have This Anymore | • 02:00 AM |
THU, AUG 5 | |
| Love Your Liver | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
FRI, AUG 6 | |
| Love Your Liver | • 02:00 AM |
TUE, AUG 10 | |
| Breath of Life | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
WED, AUG 11 | |
| Breath of Life | • 02:00 AM |
THU, AUG 12 | |
| It's A Girl Thing | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
FRI, AUG 13 | |
| It's A Girl Thing | • 02:00 AM |
SAT, AUG 14 | |
| See How Great You Feel | • 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM |
| The Raw Truth | • 09:00 AM • 03:00 PM • 09:00 PM |
SUN, AUG 15 | |
| See How Great You Feel | • 01:00 AM |
| The Raw Truth | • 03:00 AM |
TUE, AUG 17 | |
| Fabulous Fat | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
WED, AUG 18 | |
| Fabulous Fat | • 02:00 AM |
THU, AUG 19 | |
| Purity | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
FRI, AUG 20 | |
| Purity | • 02:00 AM |
TUE, AUG 24 | |
| Fitness Foods | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
WED, AUG 25 | |
| Fitness Foods | • 02:00 AM |
THU, AUG 26 | |
| Off to a Great Start | • 08:00 AM • 02:00 PM • 08:00 PM |
FRI, AUG 27 | |
| Off to a Great Start | • 02:00 AM |
TUE, AUG 31 | |
| Starting Over | • 08:00 AM |
Christina Pirello
Christina Pirello, a popular chef and author of four cookbooks, beat cancer with the help of her healthy, macrobiotic diet; whole-foods cooking quickly became her passion. Christina is one of the country's foremost educators on cooking and alternative health.
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Breakfast #602 Mother was right. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what's on the menu after giving up eggs, bacon and sticky buns? Is it oatmeal forever? Christina and her guest whip up the most delicious breakfast foods in this eye-opening show. |
Holiday Feast #606 For New Year's Day or New Year's Eve, what does a whole foods holiday meal look like? Join Christina for a lighthearted approach to holiday cooking. |
Dishy Desserts #608 Eating well doesn't mean a life of grim endurance of deprivation. Desserts are not only splendid treats, but aid relaxation and happiness. But what are the best things to serve on those special occasions -- birthdays, graduations, weddings and anniversaries -- or just a special dinner party? Join Christina as she prepares festive cakes, pies and other specialty desserts as beautiful as they are delicious. |
Homestyle Desserts #614 Cookies, cobblers, puddings and galettes are homey, cozy desserts that make everyone feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Easy to make, delicious to eat and oh, so comforting. Join Christina for this sweet show. |
Middle Eastern Cuisine #618 Light, fresh and just a little spicy, middle eastern foods are incredible. Easy to make, interesting to serve, these traditional dishes are real crowd pleasers. Join Christina as she takes viewers on an exotic journey into the world of yummy, earthy foods. |
The Greening of America #621 It ain't just lettuce. Christina talks greens here--kale, collards, watercress, arugula, dandelion, bok choy and so many more. Rich in essential nutrients, dark leafy greens are the keys to health and beauty. From vascular strength to beautiful skin and hair, it's all about greens, baby. |
The Story of Obesity #701 Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in this country. In this informative show, Christina talks about obesity statistics and offers food advice that helps viewers lose weight. |
Looking Good for Life #702 Many Americans are obsessed with aging and will go to great lengths to stop the clock. Christina cooks some healthy recipes that will help viewers look and feel wonderful. |
It's A Guy Thing #703 Many men do not think about their health until it is in jeopardy. Christina prepares healthy meals for men that taste great and are sure to satisfy a manly appetite. |
Bone Meals #704 Saturated fat and sugar can sabotage strong bones and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Christina creates delicious meals, designed by Mother Nature, to keep bones healthy, vital and strong. |
High Protein #705 Many people are now eating diets high in protein. Christina takes a look at the potential health problems associated with eating lots of meat and cooks alternative high protein dishes using plant food. |
Dare to Dump Dairy #706 Christina discusses some of the health issues sometimes associated with drinking dairy, such as, allergies, congested sinuses and degenerative disease, and shows viewers practical ways to eliminate dairy from their diets. |
Diet Dilemma #707 To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, calories in have to be less than calories out. Christina sorts through various diets and creates yummy foods to help create your ideal size. |
Like Wildfire #708 More than 73 million Americans suffer from arthritis. Christina cooks up recipes that can help relieve some of the debilitating symptoms of the disease. |
The Secret Epidemic #709 Can diabetes be prevented? Can it be treated with food? Christina cooks some fun and yummy sugar-free foods. |
The Angina Monologues #710 Heart disease is now the leading killer of both men and women. Christina cooks special recipes for people with heart disease, including dishes that can help prevent it. |
Great Food, Great Sex #711 A person's diet can help to determine our reproductive health, ability to respond to stimulation, sensitivity and compassion. Christina cooks some sensual healthy recipes. |
Loving The Skin You're In #712 Diet directly impacts the quality of skin. Christina cooks recipes that will make viewers' skin healthy and glowing. |
Getting Well, Staying Well #713 A healthy diet of whole, unprocessed, seasonal foods, deliciously prepared, helps people feel strong and vital, less prone to feeling run down and washed out. Christina cooks recipes that increase energy levels. |
Cooking with Children #714 Many kids crave candy, fast food and soda, and as a result, they sometimes suffer from obesity, adult onset diabetes and premature maturation. Christina offers healthy alternatives to processed snacks and fast foods that many kids love to eat. |
Food of the Gods #715 Chocolate can actually be a healthy food. As a rich source of magnesium and many other trace minerals, Christina explains how chocolate can play a role in a well-balanced diet. |
Fearless Food #716 The kidneys act as a filter, removing toxins from the blood. If they are working well, they play an important part in making people feel strong, confident, clear-headed, focused and vital. Christina wants viewers to change the way they feed their kidneys so they can see the results for themselves. |
No Guts, No Glory #717 If digestion is efficient and vital, nutrients are carried to every cell of the body, leaving people feeling well nourished and strong. Christina cooks recipes that will help make digestion more efficient. |
I Can't Have This Anymore #718 Christina wants viewers to change the perception that healthy food is boring and tasteless. She explores many natural food choices and urges that there is no excuse for not eating healthy. |
Love Your Liver #719 The liver is responsible for how the body metabolizes carbohydrates, fat and protein. It also works tirelessly to keep the body free of toxins, and eating the right foods will help it work efficiently. Christina shows viewers how. |
Breath of Life #720 Lungs can take such a beating from pollution and smoke, and eating food that weakens the blood, makes it even more difficult for the lungs to get oxygen to the rest of the body. Christina cooks healthy meals that feed the lungs. |
It's A Girl Thing #721 Keeping breasts healthy is on women's minds more than ever as they face epidemic numbers of breast cancer. Christina talks about diet choices that can lay the foundation for healthy breasts and disease prevention. |
Fabulous Fat #722 In moderation, fat is one of the healthiest foods people can add to their daily diets. Without fat, a lot of the nutrients needed for good health cannot be properly absorbed. Christina teaches viewers how to eat fat in healthy amounts. |
Purity #723 Everything eaten eventually becomes part of the blood, which feeds the body's organs and creates overall health. Christina wants viewers to think of your blood as "fuel" and to eat for healthy living. |
Fitness Foods #724 Active people need food with power to fuel their active lifestyles. Natural, unprocessed, seasonal whole foods are the foundations of any active lifestyle. Christina cooks delicious meals to help the survival of the fittest. |
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