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The man famous for “I’ll be back” has said “Hasta la Vista” to meat. Yup, famous muscleman Arnold Schwarzenegger has backed off meat as the protein to power his muscles and advises us all to do the same. But can we be big and strong without meat, but with beans? You know the answer is one big delicious yes.

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The Life of the Party
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Beans may be humble but when it comes to your heart, there is no bigger superstar.
Vegetable Love Affair
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1 in 10 Americans eat recommended servings of vegetables; I have my work cut out for me.
Tradition
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Italians love tradition, the foundation to build on wisdom. Today, we’ll visit Altamura.
Could We Live Longer… And Better?
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The life expectancy in America is 79 years of age, 42nd in the world. Could we do better?
Mangia Foglie
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What if I told you a classic pasta dish from Bari is designed to take care of your liver?
Bless Your Heart
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1 in 5 deaths caused by heart disease; easy to solve with most incidences preventable.
The Good Fats
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So much debate about oil. We need only look at ancient history for the answer.
BY BREAD ALONE
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Man can’t live by bread alone? Stop by the bakeries in Altamura, Puglia. Yes, you can.
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
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Christina travels to an ancient town in Tuscany that has produced chestnuts for centuries.
Life in the Slow Lane
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Christina meets a former New York police officer who has landed in a small town in Italy
Sunday Gravy
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Call it tomato sauce or gravy, why is this dish so important to the Italian culture?
Eat Like an Italian
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Eating like an Italian is holding a deep respect for food and tradition.
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