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Kalo Nutrition and Health Benefits

Kalo Nutrition and Health Benefits

Written by Kirthi Hagalwadi, Masters Student in Public Health at San Jose State University and Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op Intern January-April, 2023.  Kalo (taro) is the most culturally significant of our...
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Breadfruit Nutritional Benefits - How to Feel Your Best!

Breadfruit is a gluten-free, nutritious, & delicious ancient Hawaiian staple that can supply your body with the right vitamins & nutrients you need to flourish.

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Keep your heart healthy with Hawaiʻi-grown staples

Keep your heart healthy with Hawaiʻi-grown staples

Did you know diet can play an important role in keeping your heart healthy?
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Fiber-Rich 'Ulu Supports Heart & Digestive Health

Fiber-Rich 'Ulu Supports Heart & Digestive Health

Here you can find many ways that breadfruit benefits your body with its fiber-rich properties. It helps support your heart, digestive system & weight management.
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ʻUlu Education Toolkit

ʻUlu Education Toolkit

The ‘Ulu Education Toolkit is an interdisciplinary, standards-aligned database of indigenous crops resources to help anchor the Farm to School movement in Hawaiʻi.
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The Okinawan Sweet Potato: A Purple Powerhouse of Nutrition

The Okinawan Sweet Potato: A Purple Powerhouse of Nutrition

The primary nutritional benefit, and the one for which Okinawan sweet potatoes are especially prized, is their high antioxidant levels.
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Taro Health Benefits

Taro Health Benefits

Taro root is an excellent source of energy. Taro benefits the intestines and bowels work properly Also. Learn more about taro health benefits in this article.
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Squash Nutrition and Health Benefits

Squash Nutrition and Health Benefits

Palaʻai (pumpkin or winter squash) is rich in vitamins and nutrients to support eyes, gut, and heart health as well as help regulate blood sugar and improve immunity. Read on to learn more about the health benefits of our low-carb, high-fiber palaʻai.
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Fresh vs. Frozen Breadfruit

Fresh vs. Frozen Breadfruit

What’s the difference between fresh breadfruit vs. frozen? In this article we compare the nutritional value of fresh and frozen ‘ulu using science.
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