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The Petty Herbalist PodcastAuthor: Petty Herbalist
Two Black herbalists and Bougie Aunties help you discern the real shit from the bullshit in food and herbs. Come share in the belovedness of Karina Desroses and Asia Dorsey as they explore food science and medicine making at the intersection of ancestral reverence, ecology and cultures of healing justice. Help fund the pod and the two sistas trying to go to med school and Chinese Medicine Practitioner school: https://www.patreon.com/pettyherbalist Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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go "coo coo" for coconut - tropical fats
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
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 Talk02:52: Winter Medicine and Kidney Health05:44: New Beginnings: Karina's Coffee Collaboration09:55: 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 Fife44:22: Coconut Oil and Its Effects on HealthButyric acid: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/butyric-acidLauric Acid https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/l/lauric-acid-myristic-acid.html45:38: Traditional Diets and Metabolic Health47:28: 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 Myths52:00: 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 Health58:37: The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Healing01:02:45: 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 Healing01:12:36: Resurgence of Traditional Practices and Spirituality01:17:20: Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset in Indigenous Cultures01:22:29: Community Building and Collective HealingFollow us on social:@pettyherbalist @bonesbugsandbotanyRate us to show your support! Thank You!#StayReady #BePetty***if you read this far, send me a dm @pettyherbalist for a shoutout!***
