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The Roots of 'Ulu

1700 years ago, seafaring Polynesians brought 'ulu or breadfruit to Hawaii. It was a staple of the native cuisine for generations – until Western contact brought hamburgers and french fries, and diabetes and obesity. Could a return to traditional foods reverse these trends? Many islanders believe it can: "Our foods have mana," they say, using the Hawaiian word for spiritual energy & healing power.

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1700 years ago, seafaring Polynesians brought 'ulu or breadfruit to Hawaii. It was a staple of the native cuisine for generations – until Western contact brought hamburgers and french fries, and diabetes and obesity. Could a return to traditional foods reverse these trends? Many islanders believe it can: "Our foods have mana," they say, using the Hawaiian word for spiritual energy & healing power.

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    The Roots of 'Ulu | Trailer

    S2 E12 - 55s

    1700 years ago, seafaring Polynesians brought 'ulu or breadfruit to Hawaii. It was a staple of the native cuisine for generations – until Western contact brought hamburgers and french fries, and diabetes and obesity. Could a return to traditional foods reverse these trends? Many islanders believe it can: "Our foods have mana," they say, using the Hawaiian word for spiritual energy & healing power.

  • #MyAPALife with The Roots of 'Ulu's Matt Yamashita: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    #MyAPALife with The Roots of 'Ulu's Matt Yamashita

    S2 E12 - 30s

    THE ROOTS OF 'ULU co-producer and director of photography Matt Yamashita talks about the importance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - from the culture to the stories contributed by APAs in the country.

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