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go "coo coo" for coconut - tropical fats


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 Happy Winter, bbs!

Hope you are staying WARM! We sure are, and speaking of warm… we are moving into Tropical Fats/Oils. This week in particular, we are discussing Coconut Oil. It’s a long one, because we’ve got lots to say about the demonization of this oil and we help y’all get the science right! So hang on and ENJOY this amazing episode!

As always, we want to thank you for all of your support, in all the ways! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

00:00: Morning Vibes and Menstruation Talk

02:52: Winter Medicine and Kidney Health

05:44: New Beginnings: Karina's Coffee Collaboration

09:55: Coconut Oil Controversy and Health Myths

  • (article) Is Coconut Oil Healthy - The Cleveland Clinic

21:41: Understanding Coconut Oil: Benefits and Misconceptions

  • (book) The Coconut Oil Miracle by Bruce Fife

44:22: Coconut Oil and Its Effects on Health

  • Butyric acid: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/butyric-acid

  • Lauric Acid https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/l/lauric-acid-myristic-acid.html

45:38: Traditional Diets and Metabolic Health

47:28: Impact of Colonial Diets on Indigenous Health

  • (article) Coconut oil is not typically eaten in the Pacific ​​

49:22: The Science of Oils and Nutritional Myths

52:00: Biocolonization and the Exploitation of Traditional Foods

  • (scientific journal) Ghana Medical Journal: Coconut oil and palm oil's role in nutrition, health and national development

54:23: Spiritual Colonization and Its Effects on Health

58:37: The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Healing

01:02:45: Weaving Traditional Knowledge and Modern Practices

  • (article) The history of using agave fibers in the Yucatan

01:08:14: The Role of Ancestors in Health and Healing

01:12:36: Resurgence of Traditional Practices and Spirituality

01:17:20: Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset in Indigenous Cultures

01:22:29: Community Building and Collective Healing


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