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Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

The Heart of the Story

Christina Pirello shares healthy, fresh Italian and Mediterranean recipes as well as her brassy, insightful approach to liver, kidney and heart health and diabetes prevention. Diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1983, Christina turned to a macrobiotic diet of whole grains and vegetables to aid in her recovery, launching the 20-plus year run of her Emmy Award-winning series Christina Cooks.

The Heart of the Story

Season 3 Episode 308 | 26m 46s | CC

Our hearts pump life through our bodies but we don’t take very good care of them. And yet, they fight for our lives every minute of every day. Much of our heart's distress can be linked to our kitchens, so let’s give our hearts some seriously delicious TLC. Recipes include Lentil Fritters, Avocado Hummus and Farinata.

Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

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