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The Life of the Party

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.

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The Life of the Party

Season 6 Episode 608 | 26m 46s | CC

There are tons of jokes about beans and their ability to make you feel good, but…musical. The truth is not so silly. Beans may be humble but when it comes to your heart and overall wellness, there is no bigger superstar of the table. Let’s explore the easy and delicious ways to add beans to your diet and live our healthiest lives, from our hearts to our digestion.

Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

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