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Last Updated: Dec 2nd, 2006 - 18:25:46 |
Poi Facts
What Is Poi Anyway?
If you're ever on a quiz show and are asked about poi, here are all the answers that you'll need. Also included is the nutritional analysis of poi from the USDA Nutritional Database.
Jul 3, 2004, 12:40
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What's There to Know About Poi?
Stacy Yuen Hernandez finds out everything there is to know about poi: the Hawaiian myths, the history, packaging, and poi products today.
Jul 3, 2004, 11:40
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Got Poi? The Original Hawaiian Diet
Stacy Yuen Hernadez finds out what the scientists and nutritionists at the State of Hawaii and University of Hawaii think about poi.
Jul 3, 2004, 11:30
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I'd Like To Go To A Luau -- Where Can I Find One?
If you're planning a visit to Hawaii, there are many different companies offering nightly luaus for tourists. They range from the cheesy (but fun) to the culturally authentic. All can now be reserved on one website.
Sep 9, 2006, 14:24
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Poi Recipes from Sonia Martinez
Sonia Martinez' article on poi originally appeared in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, in Hilo, on June 4, 2002.
Dec 4, 2005, 00:20
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Poi Articles & Research Available for Download
I occasionally get requests for more information about poi, especially its nutritional benefits. This just reminded me that I have a file of 165 scanned pages of articles, and I'm glad to make it available for download.
Jun 6, 2005, 00:03
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Taro for Poi Production Off To Slow Start
The Hawaii Agricultural Statistics Office has just reported that taro for poi production was only 1.1 million pounds during the 1st quarter of 2005, down 7% from last year.
May 12, 2005, 02:13
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Poi May Help Fight Colon Cancer
According to very preliminary research to be published in "Phytotherapy Research," there is some indication that an extract of poi, when placed in a test tube with colon cancer cells from rats, inhibited the cancer cells from dividing. The Honolulu Advertiser published this story in their April 25, 2005 edition. Please click here to read >>>
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May 10, 2005, 19:27
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The Perfect Food?
In May 2002 someone posted a question on Google: "What is the perfect food?" Of course, there's no easy answer to this. But there's mention of bee pollen, salads, and (mahalo to "larre-ga") --- poi. Larre-ga confused us with the Honolulu Poi Company, and the link is out of date, but the contributions are interesting and can be viewed here >>>
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Feb 5, 2005, 23:24
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Taro: The Roots of Hawaiian Agriculture
Taro is not just about poi. Author Jack Kelly discusses the cultural significance of taro, and provides a brief history of poi manufacture.
Jan 31, 2005, 02:55
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