Healthy cooking has come a long way from tofu and bean sprouts. "Christina Cooks", a half-hour series about how food affects the way people look, feel and live, demonstrates whole foods cooking without preaching, preservatives or pretense. This series, featuring popular chef and author of Cooking the Whole Foods Way, Christina Pirello, breaks the mold of the cooking show format by inviting students into the kitchen to help prepare the meal. Each episode presents a fun and practical cooking class packed with useful information. Pirello's interest in whole foods began when she was diagnosed with leukemia 14 years ago. Already a vegetarian, Pirello decided to forego conventional therapy and turned to a nutritional approach - macrobiotics. Her leukemia disappeared within an year-and-a-half, and whole foods cooking became her passion.
Your Skin Makeover
first aired:
July 15, 2008
(#926)
Women! We're obsessed with our skin! And why not? It's the first thing ...
A Diabetes Makeover
first aired:
July 10, 2008
(#925)
Don't you wish you could have your cake and eat it? Me, too. But with ...
The Great Pie Makeover
first aired:
July 8, 2008
(#924)
Keeping fit has become as American as apple pie. But keeping pie on your ...
The Cupcake and Cookie Makeover
first aired:
July 3, 2008
(#923)
There's just no way around it, is there? You make a choice, right? If ...
Makeover, Italian Style
first aired:
July 1, 2008
(#922)
As you probably know, I'm Italian...and I LOVE Italian food. YOU probably ...
Your Heart Makeover
first aired:
June 26, 2008
(#921)
The beat goes on...or does it? With heart disease as the leading killer ...
Your Bone Makeover
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June 24, 2008
(#920)
We're obsessed with bone health...and we should be! But you'd never know ...
The Cocktail Party Makeover
first aired:
June 19, 2008
(#919)
A good cocktail party is a great escape from the daily grind. But, there's ...
Your Body Makeover
first aired:
June 17, 2008
(#918)
Now matter how beautiful, we all look in the mirror and find fault with ...
The Great Sandwich Makeover
first aired:
June 12, 2008
(#917)
Sandwiches-the best invention since sliced bread, I say. In this episode, ...
Holiday Feast Makeover
first aired:
June 10, 2008
(#916)
Aren't the holidays great?! The lights, the music, the parties...the fat, ...
Chinese Takeout Makeover
first aired:
June 5, 2008
(#915)
Thinking takeout? You're probably thinking Chinese...I'm thinking high ...
Trick or Treat Makeover
first aired:
June 3, 2008
(#914)
Halloween treats can be tricky. The irresistible little packages mask ...
The Great Soy Makeover
first aired:
May 29, 2008
(#913)
Soy, soy...oy, it's everywhere! In our handcreams, shampoos, cereals and ...
The Breakfast Makeover
first aired:
May 27, 2008
(#912)
We've all heard it: 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day. ...
Dessert Makeover
first aired:
May 22, 2008
(#911)
Think desserts have no place in a healthy diet? They do in my healthy ...
Family Faves Makeover
first aired:
May 20, 2008
(#910)
Mashed potatoes, baked beans, French toast...guaranteed to get the family ...
Extreme Antioxidant Makeover
first aired:
May 15, 2008
(#909)
Every day we are bombarded by millions of little pests called free radicals...all ...
Macaroni Makeover
first aired:
May 13, 2008
(#908)
Macaroni. From spaghetti and meat balls to lasagne, from the everyday ...
Kids' Faves Makeover
first aired:
May 8, 2008
(#907)
Love and kids go hand in hand. But the foods they love aren't always the ...
The Great Soup Makeover
first aired:
May 6, 2008
(#906)
Soups...ya' gotta love them! They're easy to make and heartwarming, but ...
Comfort Food Makeover
first aired:
May 1, 2008
(#905)
Whenever you need a little TLC, you crave the dishes your Mom used to ...
Tailgate Party Makeover
first aired:
April 29, 2008
(#904)
What better reason to get off the sofa, out of the house and down to the ...
Chocolate Decadence Makeover
first aired:
April 24, 2008
(#903)
What turns me on? Three things: chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. What ...
Pizza Party Makeover
first aired:
April 22, 2008
(#902)
What's America's favorite food? That's right...pizza! But if you are watching ...
Burgers and Fried Makeover
first aired:
April 17, 2008
(#901)
Have you ever benched the man in your life and put his barbecue out of ...
Sweet on You
first aired:
January 15, 2008
(#826)
Satisfying a sweet tooth doesn't have to happen at the cookie jar. For ...
Up Your Apples
first aired:
January 10, 2008
(#825)
The saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" takes on an entirely ...
Total Antioxidant Capacity
first aired:
January 8, 2008
(#824)
Antioxidants -abundant in beans, bright vegetables and berries - are the ...
The Freak Show
first aired:
April 28, 2007
(#823)
In moderation, even foods we'd never think of as healthy - like coffee, ...
Potassium, Magnesium and Other Fun Stuff
first aired:
January 1, 2008
(#822)
Everyday, there's the news that our diets "need" something new in order ...
The Other Pastas
first aired:
December 27, 2007
(#821)
"Christina Cooks" several healthy pasta options that will have you sighing ...
My Food Pyramid
first aired:
March 25, 2008
(#820)
Christina creates a sensible food pyramid for happy, healthy eating, and ...
Everyday Efa's
first aired:
December 20, 2007
(#819)
Omega-3 fatty acids can help clear your skin, and your thinking. Christina ...
Aphrodisiacs
first aired:
December 18, 2007
(#818)
Christina whips up a menu proven to enhance romance, from Penne with Artichokes ...
Don't Fear the Carbs
first aired:
December 13, 2007
(#817)
Carbs top many current diet "no" lists. But do foods high in carbohydrate ...
No Bones About It
first aired:
December 11, 2007
(#816)
Daily products aren't the only calcium-rich foods - beans are also an ...
See How Great You Feel
first aired:
December 6, 2007
(#815)
Christina prepares dishes high in lutein - which improves vision - using ...
I Love Vitamin C
first aired:
November 10, 2007
(#814)
Orange juice and Vitamin C is a great way to beat a cold, but there's ...
Cleaning Up Our Act
first aired:
November 29, 2007
(#813)
Including foods that help cleanse the system is essential to keep bodies ...
All About Alliums
first aired:
October 27, 2007
(#812)
Alliums are the family of vegetables that include garlic, onions and leeks, ...
Demystifying Minerals
first aired:
February 21, 2008
(#811)
Minerals, like their counterpart vitamins, are essential for good health. ...
Probiotics and You
first aired:
November 20, 2007
(#810)
Pro-bi-what? Probiotics are the good bacteria that aid in food digestion. ...
Red Blooded Nutrition
first aired:
March 3, 2007
(#809)
Folic acid is essential for healthy red blood, and Christina prepares ...
The Skinny on Protein and Fat
first aired:
November 13, 2007
(#808)
With diets like Atkins and South Beach taking Americans by storm, "protein" ...
The Raw Truth
first aired:
July 28, 2007
(#807)
One current food fad is the 'raw diet,' and Christina discusses both the ...
Antioxidants and You
first aired:
November 6, 2007
(#806)
Antioxidants are compounds in our food that slow the aging process and ...
Men and a Good Tomato
first aired:
November 1, 2007
(#805)
Lycopene - the antioxidant found in red tomatoes - is proven to reduce ...
A Balancing Act
first aired:
October 30, 2007
(#804)
Phytochemicals exist in soy products and benefit women in many ways, from ...
Eat Your Carrots...They're Good for You
first aired:
July 28, 2007
(#803)
The beta-carotene in carrots has many health benefits. Christina shows ...
Happy Food
first aired:
July 14, 2007
(#802)
Moods can be influenced by the foods we choose to eat. Christina makes ...
I Hate Free Radicals
first aired:
October 18, 2007
(#801)
Christina prepares foods that slow down free radical damage and are still ...
Starting Over
first aired:
March 1, 2007
(#726)
Many kitchen cabinets and daily diets need a makeover. Christina shows ...
Off to a Great Start
first aired:
February 27, 2007
(#725)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets the tone for ...
Fitness Foods
first aired:
February 22, 2007
(#724)
Active people need food with power to fuel their active lifestyles. Natural, ...
Purity
first aired:
February 20, 2007
(#723)
Everything eaten eventually becomes part of the blood, which feeds the ...
Fabulous Fat
first aired:
February 15, 2007
(#722)
In moderation, fat is one of the healthiest foods people can add to their ...
It's a Girl Thing
first aired:
February 13, 2007
(#721)
Keeping breasts healthy is on women's minds more than ever as they face ...
Breath of Life
first aired:
February 8, 2007
(#720)
Lungs can take such a beating from pollution and smoke, and eating food ...
Love Your Liver
first aired:
February 6, 2007
(#719)
The liver is responsible for how the body metabolizes carbohydrates, fat ...
I Can't Have This Anymore
first aired:
February 1, 2007
(#718)
Christina wants viewers to change the perception that healthy food is ...
No Guts, No Glory
first aired:
January 30, 2007
(#717)
If digestion is efficient and vital, nutrients are carried to every cell ...
Fearless Food
first aired:
January 25, 2007
(#716)
The kidneys act as a filter, removing toxins from the blood. If they are ...
Food of the Gods
first aired:
January 29, 2009
(#715)
Chocolate can actually be a healthy food. As a rich source of magnesium ...
Cooking With Children
first aired:
September 8, 2007
(#714)
Many kids crave candy, fast food and soda, and as a result, they sometimes ...
Getting Well, Staying Well
first aired:
January 22, 2009
(#713)
A healthy diet of whole, unprocessed, seasonal foods, deliciously prepared, ...
Loving the Skin You're in
first aired:
March 10, 2007
(#712)
Diet directly impacts the quality of skin. "Christina Cooks" recipes that ...
Great Food, Great Sex
first aired:
January 15, 2009
(#711)
A person's diet can help to determine our reproductive health, ability ...
The Angina Monologues
first aired:
October 27, 2007
(#710)
Heart disease is now the leading killer of both men and women. "Christina ...
The Secret Epidemic
first aired:
January 8, 2009
(#709)
Can diabetes be prevented? Can it be treated with food? "Christina Cooks" ...
Like Wildfire
first aired:
January 6, 2009
(#708)
More than 73 million Americans suffer from arthritis. "Christina Cooks" ...
Diet Dilemma
first aired:
January 1, 2009
(#707)
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, calories in have to be less ...
Dare to Dump Dairy
first aired:
December 30, 2008
(#706)
Christina discusses some of the health issues sometimes associated with ...
Bone Meals
first aired:
December 23, 2008
(#704)
Saturated fat and sugar can sabotage strong bones and increase the risk ...
It's a Guy Thing
first aired:
December 18, 2008
(#703)
Many men do not think about their health until it is in jeopardy. Christina ...
Looking Good for Life
first aired:
December 16, 2008
(#702)
Many Americans are obsessed with aging and will go to great lengths to ...
The Story of Obesity
first aired:
October 27, 2007
(#701)
Obesity is one of the leading causes of death in this country. In this ...
The Greening of America
first aired:
April 21, 2007
(#621)
It ain't just lettuce. Christina talks greens here - kale, collards, watercress, ...
Middle Eastern Cuisine
first aired:
November 10, 2007
(#618)
Light, fresh and just a little spicy, middle eastern foods are incredible. ...
Holiday Feast
first aired:
December 27, 2008
(#606)
For New Year's Day or New Year's Eve, what does a whole foods holiday ...
Breakfast
first aired:
February 28, 2009
(#602)
Mother was right. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But ...
