Peace & Blessings y’all! 

We have another episode in our sacred fats series…  explore the cultural significance of cacao and cocoa butter, discussing their health benefits, indigenous trade practices, and the joy of community. They share personal anecdotes and insights on herbal medicine, the importance of gratitude, and the value of slowing down in life. The conversation highlights the connection between food, culture, and wellness, emphasizing the need for better treatment of producers in the chocolate industry. Sit tight, grab a chai, and enjoy this episode!

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Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

• 00:00  Introduction and New Year Greetings
• Harun Coffee Black Owned Coffee Shop in historic Leimert Park in LA
• 02:54  Exploring Cacao and Its Cultural Significance
• Mayan Wisdom Project Buy chocolate direct from Guatemala
• 06:09  Health and Herbal Medicine Insights
• Tia Health
• 08:56  Indigenous Trade and Cultural Exchange
• 11:54  The Joy of Community and Human Connection
• 14:47  Cocoa Butter: A Deep Dive
• (article - NIH) The neuroprotective effects of cocoa flavanol and its influence on cognitive performance
• (article - NIH) Cocoa and Chocolate in Human Health and Disease
• Cocoa Asante Chocolate from Ghana
• 21:53  Bougie Auntie Wisdom and Life Lessons
• Soul Food Genius Fish Fry
• Every Nigga Deserves Media company and clothes

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Peace & Blessings y’all! 

We're still in the tropical fats and we're getting into PALM OIL! One of our FAVE fats, one that is nutritious and culturally significant. Can't wait for you to join in this wonderful dialogue with us!

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Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

00:00 Introduction and Land Acknowledgements

01:56 What's in Your Medicine Bag?

- 09:31 The Power of Shirodara and Nourishment

- 13:15 Spirituality and Community Healing

- Ifa and community

25:31 Exploring Red Palm Oil and Its Significance

- (docuseries) Street Food Latin America - Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

- Candomblé

- (nih/Ghana Medical Journey article) Coconut oil and palm oil's role in nutrition, health and national development: A review

- (documentary) Red Palm Oil: A Ghanaian Tradition

55:31 Cultural Implications of Food and Health

- Nigeria & the west

01:07:05 Bougie Auntie Word of Advice and Closing Thoughts

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Petty Herbalist, herbal medicine, red palm oil, Shirodara, African spirituality, Ayurvedic practices, community healing, ancestral wisdom, food as medicine, cultural identity

 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!

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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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Peace & Blessings y’all! 

We have another episode in our sacred fats series… about Cod Liver Oil! Cod Liver Oils is something many of us haven’t heard of or discussed in YEARS… maybe even decades. But we are here to preach the gospel about why we should bring it back into our diets! Sit tight, grab a chai, and enjoy this episode!

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Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

• 2:59 Exploring the Medicine Bag: Copper and Matcha
• 05:50 The Power of Deities: Oya and Erzuli Dantor
• 08:45 Embracing Disruption: Chaos as a Blessing
• 11:20 Women’s Power: Life and Death in Reproductive Health
• 14:46 The Importance of Cod Liver Oil
• 17:39 Cultural Practices and Nutritional Wisdom
• (article) Cod Liver Oil Basics and Recommendations
• 20:26 Vitamin D and the Body: Myths and Realities
• 29:34 Conclusion and Reflections
• 31:56 Debunking Myths About Dark Skin and Vitamin D
• (article) How A Vitamin D Test Misdiagnosed African-Americans
• 34:59 The Power of Cod Liver Oil
• 38:14 Understanding Omega-3s: Cod Liver Oil vs. Fish Oil
• 42:47 Balancing Omega-3s and Omega-6s for Health
• 46:00 Community and Spirituality: Finding God in Togetherness
• 50:59 Cycles of Abundance and Erosion in Health
• 55:56 Food Genius: Building a Community of Knowledge
• Exploratory Call with Asia

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Happy Happy December,

HEY FAM HEYYYY! Let’s talk WATERFOUL in another episode in our sacred fats series!  Sit tight, grab a PSL or a hot cocoa, and enjoy this episode!

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

Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

1. The Power of Place and Community  

Karina and Asia begin the episode by acknowledging the lands they inhabit. Karina shares her appreciation for the Tongva people, while Asia reflects on her roots in Cheyenne, Ute, and Arapaho lands. This practice of honoring indigenous peoples not only enriches their connection to the earth but also emphasizes the importance of community in healing and wellness. By recognizing the land, listeners are encouraged to consider their own relationships with the places they call home.

2. Reflections on Personal Growth  

As the conversation progresses, Asia discusses her recent presentation on "meat as medicine" at the Colorado Ayurvedic Conference. To her surprise, many attendees admitted that their veganism was performative, revealing a hunger for authentic nourishment. This moment of vulnerability among participants highlights the ongoing journey of understanding what truly nourishes our bodies and souls. Asia emphasizes the importance of being open to new philosophies and letting go of rigid beliefs about food and wellness.

3. The Creativity of Cooking  

Karina shares her recent culinary adventures, illustrating how creativity can flourish even in moments of exhaustion. During her menstrual cycle, she found herself inspired to cook late into the night, creating delicious dishes such as apple chips and blackberry mint limeade. This creativity not only serves as an expression of her femininity but also acts as a preventative measure against seasonal depression. Through her experiences, listeners are reminded of the power of food and creativity in nurturing both body and mind.

4. The Importance of Animal Fats  

In a segment focused on animal fats, Asia introduces the medicinal properties of waterfowl fats, particularly goose and duck fat. She explains how these fats contain omega-3 fatty acids, which promote heart health and smooth blood flow. Moreover, Asia delves into the significance of vitamins A and K2 found in these animal fats, highlighting their roles in immunity and bone health. This discussion serves as a reminder to embrace traditional foods that have sustained cultures for generations.

• (homie shoutout) Justin Robinson - IG
• (homie shoutout) Suni Reid - IG
• (scholarly article) NIH - The Role of Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) in Vascular Calcification
• (scholarly article) NIH Racial Differences in Bone Strength
• (scholarly article) NIH Growing Evidence of a Proven Mechanism Shows Vitamin K2 Can Impact Health

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Fall greetings,

We're happy to bring y’all another episode in our sacred fats series… talking about LARD! A fave for baking and frying, this animal fat has a lot of nutritional benefits, especially when coming from happy pigs. Sit tight, grab a PSL, and enjoy this episode!

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Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

• Stress: Re-Membering
• Farmer’s Market
• Mo’Betta Green
• Dos Caras
• Elephant heart plums
• Suni Jade Reid

• (article) the liver in Chinese medicine
• fall (equinox)
• margarine
• saturated fat
• steric acid
• Monounsaturated fatty acids
• Fair treatment of animals
• Vitamin D
• (article) Fat soluble activators
• (article) *Spanish* El uso de la manteca de cerdo un aporte africano a la cocina dominicana
• lipid oxidation
• “See how much need you can create in your life.” - Asia
• SOUL FOOD GENIUS COURSE 5-Week Virtual Course Starting Sept 30! Sign up here! https://www.bonesbugsandbotany.com/course/soul-food-genius-for-all

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Happy Fall, y’all!

WE BACK and WE BLACK… like we never left! We’re hopping back into the Fats Series, and we’re discussing a fat that is surprisingly controversial - Beef Tallow. You’ve heard a lot of discourse and politics surrounding this lovely fat… but what do your fave bougie aunties have to say about this? Well, as you know, we have lots to say, and we will get into many details about saturated fats, cholesterol and other medicinal properties of beef tallow. Get your fave bed and let’s get into it!

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Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

• Szechwan Chili Oil
• Hot Sauce in your bag
• Menstruation Medicine Bag
• Motherwort
• Acetaminophen
• prostaglandins
• Workout & Movement
• Know what you need: take it or leave it!
• Suet
• NIH - Ethnozoology
• Fats and their locations in the body and their unique medicinal qualities
• RFK & MAHA: Make America Healthy Again
• (scholarly article) NIH The Lipid–Heart Hypothesis
• (author/professor) Marion Nestle
• (website) National Oilseed Processors Association - American Seed Oil Lobby
• (scholarly article) NIH - What is a Saturated Fat
• Stable at high temperature
• Trans Fats - hydrogenated fats
• Medicinal compounds of Tallow
• (scientific blog) Corrosive nature of soaps
• (article) Indigenous use of bear fat
• Animal fats & Permeability
• Need for multi-disciplinarians in the Food Science fields
• (scholarly article) NIH - Role of cholesterol in the body

• Fat Loss & Loving Fat
• (website) Health at Every Size: Principles
• “Healing myself is enough”
• (IG Link) Michela Melone
• (IG Link) Sherrylin - Dietitian
• SOUL FOOD GENIUS COURSE 5-Week Virtual Course Starting Sept 30! Sign up here!

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Hey y'all!

We are so blessed to be featured on this lovely podcast! Simone is a wonderful interviewer so we hope you all enjoy. Stream Meet Me at the Throughline Podcast on Substack, Spotify and Youtube! Follow on IG: @throughlinepodcast

See you back real soon, bbs!

Happy Spring loved ones!

This is the cherry on top of this three-part focus on butter in this series! The extra episode was definitely needed to highlight some of the specific nutrient compounds of this sacred, health food! We even get deep into self-reflection on our bodies… whew, it’s a good one!

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Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

• Fat soluble vitamins: A,D,E,K
• Vitamins/activators as hormones
• (herb) burdock root tincture (Arctium lappa)
• (herb) mullein (verbascum thapsus) nourishing herbal infusion
• (herb) nettle (urtica dioica)
• Nourishing Herbal Infusions
• 1 qt  = 0.946 L
• Mullein Milk

• Seed Oils
• Heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
• French paradox
• Norwegian Paradox
• Blood sugar regulation
• Monosaturated and Polyunsaturated fatty acids 
• Conjugated Linoleic Acid - CLA
• Short & Medium chain fatty acids
• Pastured butter
• Dietary saturated fat and heart disease: a narrative review 

• Dietary Cholesterol and the Lack of Evidence in Cardiovascular Disease
• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Ng https://newtrendspublishing.com/
• Estrogen dominance and poisoning

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Happy happy joy joy, babes!

Butter episode #2 coming right up! Asia gets to finally finish going off on the fact that we have been deceived by politics, the food industry, and the medical industry about cholesterol and it’s role in heart disease. It’s very important to have discernment about this, as there are lots of misinformation out there that is leading to poor diets and even poorer health conditions. But don’t take it from us, we have plenty of resources below to help you see it for yourselves!

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Sources and what’s discussed in the pod:

• Menstruation
• Friendship love
• Alone time
• Hawthorn (Crategus Americana)
• Motherwort (Leonarus Cardiaca)
• Elderberry (Sambucus Nigra)
• Eutimia Montoya
• above the ankle massage for menstruation
• The medicine of the livers
• Advance Glycation End Products
• Tannins
• Relationships & discernment
• Animal Husbandry
• National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the Edible Oil Producers Association (EOPA) https://www.nopa.org/
• Ghee and reproduction
• Dietary saturated fat and heart disease: a narrative review  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31841151/
• The Lipid Hypothesis: https://www.lipid.org/lipid-spin/summer-2022/lipid-hypothesis
• Dietary Cholesterol and the Lack of Evidence in Cardiovascular Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29914176/
• Put Your Heart in Your Mouth by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43158228
• C-Reactive Proteins
• The American Heart Association
• Food Politics by Marion Nestle https://www.foodpolitics.com/
• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Ng https://newtrendspublishing.com/
• How to Be Magical podcast
• Elders and Mentors
• Wild Boyd Farms
• Insecurity
• (talk show) THIS Week (3/20): Petty Herbalist After Dark. Free to patrons, $5 for drop ins!

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