Christina Cooks: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Whole Foods But Were Afraid to Ask

by Christina Pirello

Public television cooking show host Christina Pirello is the woman who put the fun back into healthy cooking. In Christina Cooks she's responded to the hundreds of questions that her viewers and readers have put to her over the years-with lots of sound, sane advice, hints, tips and techniques-plus loads of great recipes for scrumptious, healthy meals with a Mediterranean flair.

A whole foods cookbook, Christina Cooks offers inventive ideas for breakfast, special occasions, and what to feed the kids. Chapters include Soups, Breakfast, Kids' Favorites, Beans, Grains, Vegetables, Beverages, and Desserts-Christina addresses popular myths about dairy and protein amongst other often misunderstood ideas about healthful eating.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Cooking

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Christina Pirello is a dynamic personality: a woman who discovered the value of healthy eating when, at age 26, she survived leukemia after changing her diet dramatically. She's an expert chef, author and Emmy Award-winning television personality who is passionate about eating a plant-based diet to prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other health-related epidemics.
She also believes that a plantbased diet will help you look and feel younger and more vibrant. With a Masters Degree in Nutrition, she has a broad knowledge of the science of nutrition. Christina believes that much of the information released today is influenced by corporate interest rather than biological facts or in the interest of the health of humanity. She responds ardently every time a news story comes out about how to cure America's health problems. In addition to being the keynote speaker for the United States Defense Department's food service convention, Christina hosts her own national public television show, "Christina Cooks" and has been a regular guest on numerous occasions or network news and daytime talk shows.

Reviews

[Stefanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some great new recipes to try!

[Amberae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book, and its vegan friendly recipes, and it touches some of the reasons why the american diet can be hazardous. I think it relies a bit to heavily on soy at times, but that can be worked around with some substitutions. .

[Destiney · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a good read. However, if you've spent any time reading or staying up on current issues and research regarding whole food, whole nutrition and holistic medicine, you may not get anything new from the book.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great down to earth information on the essentials of whole foods! GREAT recipes!

[Jacqueline Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like what Christina Pirello has to say about whole foods. Whether you are a vegan or not, anyone can incorporate whole foods into their diet - she's got some sass too.