Ep. 31. Navigating Hawaiian Food Traditions and Cross-Cultural Influences w/ Ke'alohi Naipo RDN, LD, CNC

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Ke'alohi Naipo about Hawaiian food traditions and the importance of cultural inclusivity in nutrition therapy.

On this episode of Food Culture Curious we speak with Ke’alohi Naipo, a bilingual Native Hawaiian registered dietitian and owner of Naipo Nutrition in Hawaii. We discuss the importance of incorporating traditional and cultural foods into nutrition plans, the rich and diverse food culture in Hawaii, and Ke’alohi's work in providing culturally inclusive nutrition therapy. She also touches upon the nutrition care challenges in Hawaii, such as food costs and access, and the importance of a holistic approach that connects physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Listen now! 00:00 Introduction to Food Culture Curious 01:05 Meet Kealohi Naipo 03:17 Exploring Hawaiian Food Staples 09:08 Hawaiian Holiday Food Traditions 14:40 Cultural Health Beliefs and Practices 17:33 Kealohi's Work with the Hawaiian Population 24:42 How to Connect Like what you hear? Take a screen shot of this episode and share on social! You can find us on Instagram/Tiktok: @foodculturecurious You can also support by buying us a cafecito at buymeacoffee.com/foodculturecurious Or by following and rating our podcast Every click helps! Want more community? Join our private Facebook Group: Food Culture Curious Dietitians

People in this episode

Host: Areli Gutierrez

Guest: Ke'alohi Naipo

Topics covered

• Hawaiian food traditions
• cultural influences in nutrition
• nutrition therapy
• holistic health
• food access challenges

Keywords

• Hawaiian food
• nutrition
• cultural foods
• dietitian
• holistic approach
• food access
• health beliefs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Naipo Nutrition

Places: Hawaii

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