Culturally Tailored Nutrition Care With Ke'alohi Naipo, RD @the.hawaiian.dietitian

When it comes to nutrition care, a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn’t cut it—especially for those whose cultural foods have been historically pathologized or erased in mainstream dietetics. In this episode, I’m joined by Ke’alohi Naipo, RD (@the.hawaiian.dietitian), to talk about the importance of culturally tailored nutrition care. We dig into the ways colonialism has shaped food narratives, why honoring traditional foods matters in healing, and how providers can better support their clients by centering cultural knowledge. Whether you’re a clinician, someone navigating food and body struggles, or just curious about decolonizing nutrition, this conversation is for you!

ABOUT KE'ALOHI NAIPO

Ke'alohi Naipo is a bilingual, Native Hawaiian Registered Dietitian and owner of Naipo Nutrition in Hawai'i. She understands many of the food, nutrition and cultural body image struggles in Hawai'i and founded her business with the hopes of bridging the gap for her community in these areas. Her specialty is providing nutrition therapy for chronic conditions and eating disorders through a weight inclusive, non-diet, anti-colonial approach to help clients become attuned eaters, and enjoy their cultural foods without shame.

 

CONTACT & FOLLOW KE'ALOHI

Instagram: @the.hawaiian.dietitian

Website: https://kealohi-naipo.mykajabi.com/

 

CHECK OUT OTHER EPISODES

> On Colonization, Eating, & Body Image: Apple & Spotify

> An Eating Disorder Recovery Story Across Two Countries: Apple & Spotify

 

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