Is there anything better than a steaming bowl of pasta? I think not. But wait...isn't pasta made up of evil, fat-producing carbs? Oh, honey, you don't know what you're missing if you've taken pasta off your plate. Let's get back to the cutting board...and the pasta pot, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Pasta e Fagioli; Pasta with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto; Italian Couscous and Veggie Salad.

Is there anything better than a steaming bowl of pasta? I think not. But wait...isn't pasta made up of evil, fat-producing carbs? Oh, honey, you don't know what you're missing if you've taken pasta off your plate. Let's get back to the cutting board...and the pasta pot, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Pasta e Fagioli; Pasta with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto; Italian Couscous and Veggie Salad.

We hear a lot about the Mediterranean and its impact on wellness. Is there more to this gorgeous region than blue seas and sunny skies? Si si si...and it's all about what's on your plate. Time to get back to the cutting board and discover the joys of the world's healthiest diet, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Hot, Hot, Hot Black Bean Soup; Cannellini Beans with Greens; Pignoli Cookies.

We hear a lot about the Mediterranean and its impact on wellness. Is there more to this gorgeous region than blue seas and sunny skies? Si si si...and it's all about what's on your plate. Time to get back to the cutting board and discover the joys of the world's healthiest diet, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Hot, Hot, Hot Black Bean Soup; Cannellini Beans with Greens; Pignoli Cookies.

Is it easy to be vegan? And Italian? Uh, yeah, man. Not only is it easy and delicious, but there's so much history around healthy eating dating back to ancient Rome. Yup, you heard me, ancient Rome, where they feasted on lentils, millet, barley, seasonal vegetables and whole grain bread, along with wine. Mind-blown, right? We'll talk about the Italian history of food. Recipes: Creamy Pasta e Fagioli; Sauteed Escarole with Raisins and Pine Nuts.

Is it easy to be vegan? And Italian? Uh, yeah, man. Not only is it easy and delicious, but there's so much history around healthy eating dating back to ancient Rome. Yup, you heard me, ancient Rome, where they feasted on lentils, millet, barley, seasonal vegetables and whole grain bread, along with wine. Mind-blown, right? We'll talk about the Italian history of food. Recipes: Creamy Pasta e Fagioli; Sauteed Escarole with Raisins and Pine Nuts.

Is it easy to be vegan? And Italian? Uh, yeah, man. Not only is it easy and delicious, but there's so much history around healthy eating dating back to ancient Rome. Yup, you heard me, ancient Rome, where they feasted on lentils, millet, barley, seasonal vegetables and whole grain bread, along with wine. Mind-blown, right? We'll talk about the Italian history of food. Recipes: Creamy Pasta e Fagioli; Sauteed Escarole with Raisins and Pine Nuts.

Is it easy to be vegan? And Italian? Uh, yeah, man. Not only is it easy and delicious, but there's so much history around healthy eating dating back to ancient Rome. Yup, you heard me, ancient Rome, where they feasted on lentils, millet, barley, seasonal vegetables and whole grain bread, along with wine. Mind-blown, right? We'll talk about the Italian history of food. Recipes: Creamy Pasta e Fagioli; Sauteed Escarole with Raisins and Pine Nuts.

Is it easy to be vegan? And Italian? Uh, yeah, man. Not only is it easy and delicious, but there's so much history around healthy eating dating back to ancient Rome. Yup, you heard me, ancient Rome, where they feasted on lentils, millet, barley, seasonal vegetables and whole grain bread, along with wine. Mind-blown, right? We'll talk about the Italian history of food. Recipes: Creamy Pasta e Fagioli; Sauteed Escarole with Raisins and Pine Nuts.

Ever notice all the ads for diabetes medicine? Do you think it's as scary as I do? It's become a dark cloud over all of us. But does it have to be? Nope. Not if we cook to prevent and manage it. Wait, what? We can do that? We sure can, and I'll show you how as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Daikon-Shiitake Consomme; Sweet Nishime Squash; Spiced Pecan Baked Apples.

Ever notice all the ads for diabetes medicine? Do you think it's as scary as I do? It's become a dark cloud over all of us. But does it have to be? Nope. Not if we cook to prevent and manage it. Wait, what? We can do that? We sure can, and I'll show you how as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Daikon-Shiitake Consomme; Sweet Nishime Squash; Spiced Pecan Baked Apples.

Health statistics are scarier than a horror novel! And while no one gets out of life alive, we can try to live whatever moments we do have in wellness and vitality. Health begins in the kitchen, and I'll help you find your way as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Creamy Mushroom Soup; Kale Salad with Chickpeas; Pumpkin Squares.

Health statistics are scarier than a horror novel! And while no one gets out of life alive, we can try to live whatever moments we do have in wellness and vitality. Health begins in the kitchen, and I'll help you find your way as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Creamy Mushroom Soup; Kale Salad with Chickpeas; Pumpkin Squares.

We eat three squares a day. Or do we? Many of us graze all day long, going from snack to meal to snack to meal. Since it seems we eat everywhere, from the opera to the gas station to the bank, let's at least make sure what we're eating serves our wellness. Let's get back to the cutting board and snack well, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Pita Chips with Hummus; Pecan Squares; Asteroids.

We eat three squares a day. Or do we? Many of us graze all day long, going from snack to meal to snack to meal. Since it seems we eat everywhere, from the opera to the gas station to the bank, let's at least make sure what we're eating serves our wellness. Let's get back to the cutting board and snack well, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Pita Chips with Hummus; Pecan Squares; Asteroids.

Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with lentils! Some say it's being Italian, but I say it's also about the benefits these yummy humble beans bring to my wellness. Let's fall in love with lentils as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Red Lentil-Corn Chowder; Waldorf Salad; Crostini with Lentil Pate.

Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with lentils! Some say it's being Italian, but I say it's also about the benefits these yummy humble beans bring to my wellness. Let's fall in love with lentils as we go back to the cutting board, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Red Lentil-Corn Chowder; Waldorf Salad; Crostini with Lentil Pate.

If you're one of the many people who think eating well is the province of elitists, hippies, liberals and environmental activists, think again. Clean air, pure water, rich soil along with fresh food is our birthright. We'll explore budget-friendly options to eating well, as we go back to the cutting board today on Christina Cooks. RECIPES Simmered tofu and vegetables; Sweet corn fritters; Apple cranberry crisp. At the Cutting Board: Discuss and show various sea vegetables, how to use them and impact on wellness. I'm So Confused: Questions on convenience foods; organic vs non-organic for cost; frozen veggies.

If you're one of the many people who think eating well is the province of elitists, hippies, liberals and environmental activists, think again. Clean air, pure water, rich soil along with fresh food is our birthright. We'll explore budget-friendly options to eating well, as we go back to the cutting board today on Christina Cooks. RECIPES Simmered tofu and vegetables; Sweet corn fritters; Apple cranberry crisp. At the Cutting Board: Discuss and show various sea vegetables, how to use them and impact on wellness. I'm So Confused: Questions on convenience foods; organic vs non-organic for cost; frozen veggies.

Is fat healthy for us? What kind of fat should we cook with? What are good fats? Should we skip added fats? It seems so confusing, right? To fat or not to fat. Actually the answer is simple...and delicious. Let's get the lowdown on fat, as we go back to the cutting board today on Christina Cooks. RECIPES Tempura vegetables over soba noodles in broth; Chickpeas with sage and olive oil; Spicy sauteed collard greens. At the Cutting Board: Soaking chickpeas with baking soda as well as to soak or not to soak beans. I'm So Confused: Questions on olive oil (the real thing), other added oils ands fats, nuts and seeds (do they give us enough fat).

Is fat healthy for us? What kind of fat should we cook with? What are good fats? Should we skip added fats? It seems so confusing, right? To fat or not to fat. Actually the answer is simple...and delicious. Let's get the lowdown on fat, as we go back to the cutting board today on Christina Cooks. RECIPES Tempura vegetables over soba noodles in broth; Chickpeas with sage and olive oil; Spicy sauteed collard greens. At the Cutting Board: Soaking chickpeas with baking soda as well as to soak or not to soak beans. I'm So Confused: Questions on olive oil (the real thing), other added oils ands fats, nuts and seeds (do they give us enough fat).

If you've ever asked if this "makes me look fat", you probably knew the answer already. Look, you'll find no body shaming here, but like it or not, unhealthy obesity takes a toll on wellness. It's not about stick thin either. Let's find our way to a healthy weight for you and your body, as we go back to the cutting board today on Christina Cooks. RECIPES Tempeh with lotus root and sauerkraut; Watercress, pear and pecan salad; Cocoa Madeleines. At the Cutting Board: Look at various nuts and their benefits to wellness and which are the healthiest for us. I'm So Confused: Question about cleanses and intermittent fasting.

If you've ever asked if this "makes me look fat", you probably knew the answer already. Look, you'll find no body shaming here, but like it or not, unhealthy obesity takes a toll on wellness. It's not about stick thin either. Let's find our way to a healthy weight for you and your body, as we go back to the cutting board today on Christina Cooks. RECIPES Tempeh with lotus root and sauerkraut; Watercress, pear and pecan salad; Cocoa Madeleines. At the Cutting Board: Look at various nuts and their benefits to wellness and which are the healthiest for us. I'm So Confused: Question about cleanses and intermittent fasting.