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Life in the Slow Lane

Season 5 Episode 512 | 26m 46s

Many people are looking for ways to slow down and enjoy life more. But is that even a possibility? Modern life comes with so many obligations, from work to family, slowing down is not an option. Christina meets a former New York police officer who said, “enough", and landed in a small town in Italy. He talks of his philosophy of life while preparing his favorite dish.

Aired: 08/31/23 | Expires: 01/15/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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The life expectancy in America is 79 years of age, 42nd in the world. Could we do better?
Is there more to food than food? There are nutrients we see and energy we feel.
Christina meets a chef who adapts Italian dishes to be healthier and kinder to the planet.
Call it tomato sauce or gravy, why is this dish so important to the Italian culture?
What is Italy doing for sustainability?
Christina travels to an ancient town in Tuscany that has produced chestnuts for centuries.
Eating like an Italian is holding a deep respect for food and tradition.
Choosing more plant and less animal food intake is our best shot at making a difference.
Can kale save the planet? What is green living and why should we live that way?
How can we adapt our lifestyles to step a little lighter on our planet?
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