Pilar Egüez Guevara, PhD is the director and founder of Comidas que Curan, an independent education initiative to promote the value of traditional foods through research and film. Her documentary Raspando Coco (Scraping Coconuts) received several awards and was presented at film festivals in the United States, Europe, and Japan.  This episode was pulled from the archives and aired initially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it may feel like the woes of this time are behind us, Pilar’s message is evergreen: traditional foods are essential to the health and well-being of all global cultures.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 254: Pilar Egüez Guevara, PhD Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated.  Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT