@@iclite3656 im guessing it probably lived in a humane and natural environment unlike the factory farms that produce much of the meat for the US population. it was probably slaughtered more humanely too.
Thank you all for sharing your culture. I have enjoyed Cherokee fry bread 😋 The simple cultural foods our ancestors made are delicious. Hearing y’all talking 🩵😃 so joyful🙏🏼
Great to see Wally out and about, laughing and smiling with the young people. And of course Wally is right about the food. Modern ultra processed foods, high sugar content food, the way we use cooking oils, all very unhealthy.
@texasmamabear9651 that term refers to genetically modified foods that have sadly and unfortunately taken over our food supply. People started not buying produce that had slight imperfections (as if any of us are perfect to begin with 🤪) and people like Bill Gates jumped right in. This was the start of the door opening for the gmos we see so rampant everywhere today. Now you need to be careful of the newest version of such frankenfoods with what's called "apeel". Produce is coated with a layer of toxic wax that keeps it from turning brown and going bad quickly. So very toxic for us but with too many people who buy into it, sadly, it will be sought after, imo. The problem is that we're not told of the true intentions behind this act of playing God. It has absolutely nothing to do with our wellbeing and everything to do with just the opposite. Many people don't believe that those who are in the positions of power and control could possibly have sinister agendas in mind. I thank God every day for having gained the knowledge about our toxic food supply almost 20 years ago when I started buying organic and reading labels for the health of myself and, at the time, my 2 y/o daughter.
@@homiesenatepsupport local farmers and eat only organic meats and fruits and veggies from one. Grow your own whenever possible as the food supply we're encouraged to eat and are misinformed to believe is safe is only becoming more toxic by the day. Now, you also need to be knowledgeable about the PFAs ("forever chemicals") found in our drinking and bathing water, food and many products we use. Knowledge is power. When you're aware you can avoid them. Please don't allow yourself to continue to be poisoned slowly. You can do something to take control of your health. Much love and many blessings to you and to all! 🙏🥰🙏
When younger I had big gardens. My son came over and told me I don't want beans. I had fixed green beans with small red potatoes. Fixed with real butter and salt and pepper to season. So, he ate a spoon full from respect of me cooking them. He said wow these are good. I said I planted them, God made them grow, I nurtured them till they grow to right size. Now enjoying what God gave us
In 1986 I had the profound honor as Miss San Juan county to be on the judge panel for Miss Navajo nation (the title at that time). I am so pleased to see young women still participating in this contest and demonstrating their beautiful cultural heritage. Thank you so much for these videos ❤
I heard recently, that 60-90% of the standard American diet (SAD) has been ultra-processed. Most of the nutrition that used to be in our food has been replaced by preservatives, corn syrup, so-called seed oils, artificial colorings and flavorings, and so forth, all for the profit and convenience of Big Agriculture. And then we wonder why we have so many health issues...🤔
This is so important, knowing what our ancestors ate, because our DNA remembers what to do with it! These concentrated deconstructed/processed corn products and oils are being rejected by my pancreas. If I've learned anything in life, it's too much concentration of a good thing can become bad. So I've been researching these foods to feel well and find dietary balance on a sometimes medicinal basis, and now I feel demystified about why I'm gambling being hurt by fried bread as an adult despite having so much Native blood and enjoying it plenty as a child (although looking back rn, all the dancing made me hurl after several powwows, so my mother learned not to give me too much soda/juice+fried bread). The simplicity of the dried "lunchmeat" ingredients with the berries sounds tasty, and easy to digest. I find certain oils hurt while others are helpful, and meat fat oil has never hurt me the way basic manufactured vegetable oil does..
Congratulations to Miss Navajo! Working in the USDA commodity food program for several years now, I want to mention Karo syrup was removed from the commodity package many years ago. Thanks to Native leadership involved in the program, we have much lower fat and sodium content in packaged foods, along with locally sourced fresh produce and frozen meats. People who eat commodities today eat healthier than the average American diet. There are also traditional foods being introduced, bought from Indigenous producers. Food you traditionall grow and harvest yourself will always be best, but commodities aren't what they used to be, if you need food.
Nothing wrong with natural saturated fat, trans fats have almost been eliminated which were horrible, I think they even added that to peanut butter. Rice grown in US isn't very healthy must use lots of water to get the poison out. There are some scary carbohydrates in our processed food! Some humble complex carbohydrates like the potato are still good, but I don't fry them in vegetable seed oil anymore.
Nothing wrong with natural saturated fat, trans fats have almost been eliminated which were horrible, I think they even added that to peanut butter. Rice grown in US isn't very healthy must use lots of water to get the poison out. There are some scary carbohydrates in our processed food! Some humble complex carbohydrates like the potato are still good, but I don't fry them in vegetable seed oil anymore.
Super Moon Rising tonight.. Beautiful heathy & bountiful Corn beans cactus & colorful assortment of chilie peppers & squash just to name a few staples keep us all strong for life!!! Traditional foods have sustained us since Time Memorial!! Blessings be too all Nations. Thank you .
Yeah, you never want to lose your language or your pantry, never ever. That's where a people's healthy self-concept rests. I remember my mom telling me about things she had as a child the names of which she only knew in Napoletano. Her mom died young, so she never learned how to make them after she married. I couldn't search on them until I randomly ran into a video about how to make cicerchiata, and I still remember how much fun it was to make it with her. It's funny too -- when my grandparents got here, the government gave them information about how to cook "healthy food," and to stop using garlic and olive oil. Thankfully, they ignored all of it. Now, everyone sees the Mediterranean diet as a pinnacle of health! It's very heartening and optimistic to see all of the young people recovering and treasuring language and food!
So incredible to see the Nations preserving there language, their ways, and their knowledge! Such an important Culture to preserve, and the Life of "The People"! Thank you, Elder Wally Brown and Team~!
When i was in the army i served with a navaho woman and i used to hear her speak to her family(someone named wally ironically enough)on the phone, ive been fascinated ever since, thank you all for running this channel
I have always wanted to go to the Choctaw Indian Fair. PS. I am not Navajo, but I would like to have a lamb Navajo taco and a peach drink one day. Just for the fun of it.
The same thing happened to the Tibetan people when they were exiled to India. The white rice consumed in India caused them to developed diabetes. The traditional Tibetan food is barley which is roasted and stone ground. Then you just mix it with hot tea or whatever. It's already cooked, so perfect for traveling. Do your people do a similar thing with corn? I think I heard that somewhere...
Non-GMO corn tortillas from Mexico are probably better than the average white flour tortilla you'll get out of LA. There are some non GMO corn chips on store shelves now, organic is sort of a relative thing.
Thanku Grandfather & Miss Navajo Ms Cassidy, friends & family for bringing out these basics. I’m a mixed blood native New Zealander & have seen all these issues here too. Kia kaha kia ū. Love to your grandson for his dedication too 😍🤩
excellent episode felt great to hear folks speaking dineh language together nice to hear from the guests too and food quality, and food sovereignty are valuable topics thank you, guys!
Ahéheeʼ Wally!! you look very healthy yourself. This was a fascinating video. I. have noticed that some friends who eat sugar have a lot higher cholesterol levels. Healthy fats like avocados and olive oil do not raise cholesterol. Frying foods is unhealthy especially when fast food places reuse it and use cheaper unhealthy oils like canola. I have seen some healthy cookbooks lately by indigenous chefs.
Wally is 100% correct bout what he said about the foods we eat today and the probable necessity to remember the way these real natural foods were gathered and prepared. He said this especially in light of “the way things are going” and he is right.
I never noticed his USMC pendant! Semper Fi. My ancestors that were Marines grew up in the Southwest, Arizona and New Mexico. My grandfather and his son on my mother's side; World War II and Vietnam.
My wife is Navajo and my in-laws have taught me how to butcher sheep early on in our relationship haha.Now we are married it's been 24 years now we have 7 children and her and her mom make the best fry bread yes this newer generation need to listen to the older people the elders have a lot to say they are wiser in their years and to keep traditions and life style of the Dine going strong I love watching your you tube my friend I wish I could shake your hand 😊
This is so important and topical... I have been ill with Asymptomatic Pneumonia for about 6 weeks now - I can't help but think it has something to do with the food I eat... Thank you Mr. Brown AND Shane! Thank YOU...
Mullen is supposed to be very good for treating the respiratory system. It is a wild growing plant and considered a weed. Nettle is also good. Depending on other factors, elderberry is good but I would not recommend an unexperienced person to forage it because there are look alike and proper preparation is required because it can be very poisonous otherwise. Although not from North America, Greek Mountain Tea is also helpful in treating and preventing sickness but I suggest that you only aquire this from reputable sources. Organic only for everything. Also, of course, sage.
If you have autoimmune disease, be extremely careful especially with elderberry and anything that stimulates the immune system. Organic raw garlic cloves fermented in local organic honey is good too. You can also look up the traditional recipie for fire cider but be prepared. Do not use fire cider if you have gastritis or ulcers.
Hi. If you hâd the vaccines, that might be the cause. It created problems for me and many people have had been afected by those shots. May you find a solution to your problems.
Non-native here, "white man". Ive thought of fry bread sort of like "fair food". At the fair, you try all kinds of foods that are delicious introductions into, sometimes, a whole culture. Like corndogs, like baklava, like gyro, etc. You try that one thing, then you get interested in the rest of the story, which is fantastic! I love me some fry bread, some commodity cheese from native friends, etc. But I am so glad to hear about "three sisters", the native practice of growing corn, bean, and squash together, how awesome! Why do they grow so well together?! Perhaps scientists might not even know the answer to the old old knowledge of "three sisters". Fry bread is a doorway, to me, and the world into which it leads is spectacular!
I did a Google search for a Native American Fast Food Restaurant on Coors Road in Albuquerque in the mid-1980s. I couldn't find the name of the wonderful restaurant, but seeing all the good current and past Native Food Businesses reminded me why that food is some of my best memories of my college years at UNM.
Hello, Grandfather- I hope you are well. There is a revolution of health, food, understanding, and spiritual freedom taking place here in the UK. It is beautiful to witness and be involved in. Across the globe, there are many exciting developments occurring. People are waking up to the sinister powers that are destroying the Mother (Earth) and her children, we are taking back our power. It fills me with great hope for the future. Much love and respect. (Brother Shane, thank you for the emails 👍)
I can't eat animals. I have had fry bread at a powwow in north Florida, I loved the bread. There was a stand where they only used cast offs from animals to make things and made herbal soaps.
Corn is good but not it’s oil also the corn in the usa has gmos and stuff it’s just bad for you originally that gmo corn designed to just be for ethanol fuel but since it grows fast and doesn’t require pesticides
Thank you both. Very necessary information for all people around the world to learn about. We the People all over the world in all our communities and backgrounds are one family under G-d. It is past time for us to work with each other to preserve and share all the ways that all our traditional cultures had for producing and preparing natural healthy foods that preserved our health and our lives. Together we will prosper for our mutual benefit and preserve our families and restore all the people of this earth to our natural good health. It is not too late. G-d bless us all with new beginnings. Together we will solve our current challenges (aka junk food aka highly processed food, aka poisonous industrial seed oils, the excessive amounts of sugar in processed food. WE have our work laid out for us. Thank you Wally and Shave for your work excellent work on our behalf. We really are all in this together : )! Let's work together and change our world through the power of our kitchens and our unity! Dear Shane and Wally Brown as soon as possible I will increase my contribution. I truly appreciate you work on behalf of all of us. Shane I am a grandmother and I am not very cyber savvy. Please let me know if you find my contributions have stopped. I actually do not know where my automatic payments are coming from when they go to you? I would like to know Shane so I can be sure that you receive them without interruption.. G-d bless you and all.
Im really glad that you are raising awareness about harmful foods and encouraging traditional foods. Health is our most precious gift! Blessings and the best of health to you and the Dineh people mr Brown!
I was a young man when my grandma taught me how to make it. Because I was a outdoor kid always horse back riding and hunting with fishing also. So it was a good snack.
We have gyms and Native certified trainers already in our communities. But commercialism and poverty have more to do with our epidemic of diabetes than lack of exercise.
@SoldierAndrew this is true. People who are not from reservations do not understand this. They have very good intentions but the root of the problem is much deeper and beyond what they are really prepared to tackle.
I see a specialist who is originally from Iran and he has told me that I need to only eat food that our tribal people ate because the food supply in the US is "not right." In my research and learning, I have found the link between the Eugenics program and the GMO foods which dominate the US food supply today. The genetic engineering program is Eugenics. I have learned about the effects of gene therapy and the methods used to genetically modify organisms and it is quite frightening to say the least. A huge effect from these experiments is the cancer prevention gene being turned off. These are not theories but facts that are occurring in reality but the enormity of it is just too much for most people to really comprehend and they choose to just ignore what is happening. Modern life also makes it very difficult to eat our traditional food because many of the seeds have been lost and other foods are difficult to gather and process. I live in the southeast and I am certain that acorn was one of our food sources. Acorn takes a tremendous amount of processing to remove the tannins. Another abundant source is dock seeds which can be made into flour and the roots were traditionally used as dye for the cane in our baskets. Black walnut is another traditional food but the black walnut trees have almost been wiped out here. Pecans are plentiful. This video is a reminder that I need to heed this advice.
Wonderful video! I have always wondered what Native American people ate before colonization since our food is sadly not even real food anymore. I started "de-colonizing" my diet some time ago, so I am happy to see others thinking about this as well. Also, recently I discovered another delicious Navajo food at the Hubbell trading post - steamed corn. It smells delicious when opening a bag of it. Based on my understanding, you may store it for a long time, and has all kinds of nutrients including vitamin B6.
I am glad you are talking about this.I began getting involved with your people in the early 2000's and participated in the pow wows and expected to see healthy traditional foods and was shocked to see the unhealthy food there like the fry bread.At that time I then realized they were eating what they were given by the government and still handed down these foods to generations. I am enjoying your lessons,grandfather
Wally it is so true that all the things that you spoke of such as oils and foods that we as people eat today are not good for you. Keep up your ways to preserve and teach the younger generation to understand this
Thank you for addressing the food issue with the people of today. I am learning to reverse all the bad foods I was raised with. It is hard but I am learning to be more disciplined and diligent.
I watched a documentary about Indigenous Australians, and the health issues they have because of changing to a Western diet. One person decided to eat ancestral food and his health immediately improved. As Wally mentioned, different plants grow in different climates. Eating what grows in the area you live is common sense and how to be heathy.
This was a very excellent video! I really really enjoyed this one. Yes, we cannot put things in our bodies that are processed, filled with the fat of the animal, the various cooking oils like vegetable and canola and that, that is simply not good to eat. It leads to obesity, High Cholesterol, Diabetes and a whole lot of other health issues. Olive Oil, Sunflower oil and such is best, even avocado oil. I also really enjoyed hearing you speak with the very lovely ladies in the native tongue. Just beautiful, thank you 💕
Yeah, fry bread. I grew up on the traditional Navajo style, but have fallen into using yeast instead of baking powder Unfortunately, it was what most tribes got stuck with after being denied their lands and way of life. So many ways to have it though.
Wally your endearing truths that you share are so very important even for those of us who aren't part of the tribal people like the Dine. Our white ancestors ate more healthy and loved lived longer due the simplicity of preparing food. The industrialization of food is the biggest problem that continues to support the medical and pharmaceutical industries that want to maintain the sickness and not cure it, the wild natural means our ancestors lived by has been lost and we are not talking about very long ago 3 to 4 generations or prior to the industrial revolution I believe most humans relief completely on a different lifestyle then of course this modernazation of all things. I appreciate your kind gentle way of sharing and to me that jus is loving one another reminding each of his own histories be blessed dear brother I have moved from California to Colorado and now settled in Indiana where my sister lives and life has settled down much less stress and hardship is finally behind I traveled several times through Yuma going back and forth thought of you etc. Seriously I wouldn't want to ever interrupt or be a burden I would love to meet you and shake your hand, your spirit is genuine and true. Thank You once again very much needed to our human family that we share these things with the next generation even more so the way things are today.
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Hearing them speak the native tongue was a beautiful thing!
It is, but, butchering that beautiful animal, Isn't beautiful. 😢
@@iclite3656 im guessing it probably lived in a humane and natural environment unlike the factory farms that produce much of the meat for the US population. it was probably slaughtered more humanely too.
the sacred language....only language the fallen angel turds do NOT speak....makes sense why a grey would be so interested 😂
Peace everyone.
Thank you all for sharing your culture. I have enjoyed Cherokee fry bread 😋
The simple cultural foods our ancestors made are delicious. Hearing y’all talking 🩵😃 so joyful🙏🏼
They honor the animal and give thanks to it. Not mass produce killing like the white man does it.
Great to see Wally out and about, laughing and smiling with the young people. And of course Wally is right about the food. Modern ultra processed foods, high sugar content food, the way we use cooking oils, all very unhealthy.
Amen!
I have heard it called “Frankenfood” because it is not really food… mostly chemicals and byproducts of manufacturing. SAD. 😔
It’s everywhere, even I unfortunately eat these foods almost every day. It’s going to kill us someday, I’ll probably have a stroke before 50
@texasmamabear9651 that term refers to genetically modified foods that have sadly and unfortunately taken over our food supply. People started not buying produce that had slight imperfections (as if any of us are perfect to begin with 🤪) and people like Bill Gates jumped right in. This was the start of the door opening for the gmos we see so rampant everywhere today. Now you need to be careful of the newest version of such frankenfoods with what's called "apeel". Produce is coated with a layer of toxic wax that keeps it from turning brown and going bad quickly. So very toxic for us but with too many people who buy into it, sadly, it will be sought after, imo. The problem is that we're not told of the true intentions behind this act of playing God. It has absolutely nothing to do with our wellbeing and everything to do with just the opposite. Many people don't believe that those who are in the positions of power and control could possibly have sinister agendas in mind. I thank God every day for having gained the knowledge about our toxic food supply almost 20 years ago when I started buying organic and reading labels for the health of myself and, at the time, my 2 y/o daughter.
@@homiesenatepsupport local farmers and eat only organic meats and fruits and veggies from one. Grow your own whenever possible as the food supply we're encouraged to eat and are misinformed to believe is safe is only becoming more toxic by the day. Now, you also need to be knowledgeable about the PFAs ("forever chemicals") found in our drinking and bathing water, food and many products we use. Knowledge is power. When you're aware you can avoid them. Please don't allow yourself to continue to be poisoned slowly. You can do something to take control of your health.
Much love and many blessings to you and to all! 🙏🥰🙏
Not only the way we use oils but what oils we use. Also the chemicals in our produce and public water supply called PFAs or "forever chemicals".
When younger I had big gardens. My son came over and told me I don't want beans. I had fixed green beans with small red potatoes. Fixed with real butter and salt and pepper to season. So, he ate a spoon full from respect of me cooking them. He said wow these are good. I said I planted them, God made them grow, I nurtured them till they grow to right size. Now enjoying what God gave us
Great Video, such a story, I would have loved to enjoy your fine food 'Lightbright'!
Nothing tastes better than something you have grown!
That is a beautiful memory to share ty.
In 1986 I had the profound honor as Miss San Juan county to be on the judge panel for Miss Navajo nation (the title at that time). I am so pleased to see young women still participating in this contest and demonstrating their beautiful cultural heritage. Thank you so much for these videos ❤
her crown doesnt belong to american traditional culture tho..
I heard recently, that 60-90% of the standard American diet (SAD) has been ultra-processed. Most of the nutrition that used to be in our food has been replaced by preservatives, corn syrup, so-called seed oils, artificial colorings and flavorings, and so forth, all for the profit and convenience of Big Agriculture. And then we wonder why we have so many health issues...🤔
Die-it. . . . .
Now they have added BIOENGINEERED INGREDIENTS. People in HAZMAT suits are preparing whatever they are adding.
This is so important, knowing what our ancestors ate, because our DNA remembers what to do with it! These concentrated deconstructed/processed corn products and oils are being rejected by my pancreas. If I've learned anything in life, it's too much concentration of a good thing can become bad. So I've been researching these foods to feel well and find dietary balance on a sometimes medicinal basis, and now I feel demystified about why I'm gambling being hurt by fried bread as an adult despite having so much Native blood and enjoying it plenty as a child (although looking back rn, all the dancing made me hurl after several powwows, so my mother learned not to give me too much soda/juice+fried bread). The simplicity of the dried "lunchmeat" ingredients with the berries sounds tasty, and easy to digest. I find certain oils hurt while others are helpful, and meat fat oil has never hurt me the way basic manufactured vegetable oil does..
Your Voice is Healing for Me... Thank You
Congratulations to Miss Navajo!
Working in the USDA commodity food program for several years now, I want to mention Karo syrup was removed from the commodity package many years ago. Thanks to Native leadership involved in the program, we have much lower fat and sodium content in packaged foods, along with locally sourced fresh produce and frozen meats. People who eat commodities today eat healthier than the average American diet. There are also traditional foods being introduced, bought from Indigenous producers.
Food you traditionall grow and harvest yourself will always be best, but commodities aren't what they used to be, if you need food.
Nothing wrong with natural saturated fat, trans fats have almost been eliminated which were horrible, I think they even added that to peanut butter. Rice grown in US isn't very healthy must use lots of water to get the poison out. There are some scary carbohydrates in our processed food! Some humble complex carbohydrates like the potato are still good, but I don't fry them in vegetable seed oil anymore.
Nothing wrong with natural saturated fat, trans fats have almost been eliminated which were horrible, I think they even added that to peanut butter. Rice grown in US isn't very healthy must use lots of water to get the poison out. There are some scary carbohydrates in our processed food! Some humble complex carbohydrates like the potato are still good, but I don't fry them in vegetable seed oil anymore.
It's overdue that you teach US the better ways to live ! I am listening and I hear you.
Super Moon Rising tonight.. Beautiful heathy & bountiful Corn beans cactus & colorful assortment of chilie peppers & squash just to name a few staples keep us all strong for life!!! Traditional foods have sustained us since Time Memorial!! Blessings be too all Nations. Thank you .
Miss Navajo is beautiful 😊
Excellent information! Native love from Portland Oregon
Wow grandfather. Amazing that you came out to share. We should all listen to what you have to say!!!
It sounds like you are describing ‘Pemmican’.
Blessings to You and Those You Love ❣️
I was just thinking that.
Excellent information. Please rediscover the old foods and recipes. They were best, and we all need them today.
Yeah, you never want to lose your language or your pantry, never ever. That's where a people's healthy self-concept rests. I remember my mom telling me about things she had as a child the names of which she only knew in Napoletano. Her mom died young, so she never learned how to make them after she married. I couldn't search on them until I randomly ran into a video about how to make cicerchiata, and I still remember how much fun it was to make it with her.
It's funny too -- when my grandparents got here, the government gave them information about how to cook "healthy food," and to stop using garlic and olive oil. Thankfully, they ignored all of it. Now, everyone sees the Mediterranean diet as a pinnacle of health! It's very heartening and optimistic to see all of the young people recovering and treasuring language and food!
So incredible to see the Nations preserving there language, their ways, and their knowledge! Such an important Culture to preserve, and the Life of "The People"! Thank you, Elder Wally Brown and Team~!
It was great having Miss Navajo greet me after finishing the Shiprock 1/2 Marathon! Aheèheè from beneath Dibè Nitsáá
It is very enjoyable to see this.
Heritage is being celebrated and taught to the young so they might gain the benefits of the lessons presented here.
since when is a beauty contest part of traditional american indigenous culture ?
I agree. I think we all must study the old ways.
Greetings. And thank you for making this video.
Full Moon Blessings Thankyou
🇦🇺 I wish you every success in getting this very important work out there. 🕊🌹🙏
When i was in the army i served with a navaho woman and i used to hear her speak to her family(someone named wally ironically enough)on the phone, ive been fascinated ever since, thank you all for running this channel
Good for you on food health! I enjoy your videos. Thanks.
This must be my favorite channel. I would like to buy a book about the topics covered in this episode.
There's a great cookbook by Dale Carson called "New Native American Cooking".
This is so beautiful! Family is best when surrounded by food!
such a blessed video!!! Thank you!
I have always wanted to go to the Choctaw Indian Fair.
PS. I am not Navajo, but I would like to have a lamb Navajo taco and a peach drink one day. Just for the fun of it.
Thank you sir for this fascinating topic. I deeply enjoy these videos.
Thank you for preserving and persevering to this foretold Time.
Love waking up and going to bed and listening to your wisdom to help start and finish my day, Ahéheeʼ Grandfather Wally 🙏💕
People now days don't know you don't fish when it is to hot. A lot if the fish will have worms. Also the same for rabbit
The same thing happened to the Tibetan people when they were exiled to India. The white rice consumed in India caused them to developed diabetes. The traditional Tibetan food is barley which is roasted and stone ground. Then you just mix it with hot tea or whatever. It's already cooked, so perfect for traveling. Do your people do a similar thing with corn? I think I heard that somewhere...
Non-GMO corn tortillas from Mexico are probably better than the average white flour tortilla you'll get out of LA. There are some non GMO corn chips on store shelves now, organic is sort of a relative thing.
No, there are actual standards that must be met for food to be certified as 'organic'. It's not "a relative thing".
Thanku Grandfather & Miss Navajo Ms Cassidy, friends & family for bringing out these basics. I’m a mixed blood native New Zealander & have seen all these issues here too. Kia kaha kia ū. Love to your grandson for his dedication too 😍🤩
excellent episode
felt great to hear folks speaking dineh language together
nice to hear from the guests too
and food quality, and food sovereignty are valuable topics
thank you, guys!
Thank you!
Ahéheeʼ Wally!! you look very healthy yourself. This was a fascinating video. I. have noticed that some friends who eat sugar have a lot higher cholesterol levels. Healthy fats like avocados and olive oil do not raise cholesterol. Frying foods is unhealthy especially when fast food places reuse it and use cheaper unhealthy oils like canola. I have seen some healthy cookbooks lately by indigenous chefs.
Wally is 100% correct bout what he said about the foods we eat today and the probable necessity to remember the way these real natural foods were gathered and prepared. He said this especially in light of “the way things are going” and he is right.
So great to see an elder speaking with young people in and out of their language. Thank you for sharing these teachings.
Love from Iowa. Thank you for the videos!
🎉Thank you for Sharing from Great Grandma Begay and Grandma Marietta ....
I never noticed his USMC pendant! Semper Fi. My ancestors that were Marines grew up in the Southwest, Arizona and New Mexico. My grandfather and his son on my mother's side; World War II and Vietnam.
My wife is Navajo and my in-laws have taught me how to butcher sheep early on in our relationship haha.Now we are married it's been 24 years now we have 7 children and her and her mom make the best fry bread yes this newer generation need to listen to the older people the elders have a lot to say they are wiser in their years and to keep traditions and life style of the Dine going strong I love watching your you tube my friend I wish I could shake your hand 😊
This needs its own series. This is the first step in becoming self-sufficient
This is so important and topical... I have been ill with Asymptomatic Pneumonia for about 6 weeks now - I can't help but think it has something to do with the food I eat... Thank you Mr. Brown AND Shane! Thank YOU...
Did you try the carnivore diet ?
Mullen is supposed to be very good for treating the respiratory system. It is a wild growing plant and considered a weed. Nettle is also good. Depending on other factors, elderberry is good but I would not recommend an unexperienced person to forage it because there are look alike and proper preparation is required because it can be very poisonous otherwise. Although not from North America, Greek Mountain Tea is also helpful in treating and preventing sickness but I suggest that you only aquire this from reputable sources. Organic only for everything. Also, of course, sage.
If you have autoimmune disease, be extremely careful especially with elderberry and anything that stimulates the immune system. Organic raw garlic cloves fermented in local organic honey is good too. You can also look up the traditional recipie for fire cider but be prepared. Do not use fire cider if you have gastritis or ulcers.
The healing power of bone broth also cannot be underestimated.
Hi. If you hâd the vaccines, that might be the cause. It created problems for me and many people have had been afected by those shots. May you find a solution to your problems.
Thank You for another wonderful history lesson that needs to be told. I sure hope Wally is working on a biography, as the world needs one. or three.
Hello miss Navajo 💐 thank you matua
One of the most important videos on the internet 👏
Keep up the good work.
Thank you for sharing some of your culture with us.
Thank you.
were those the peaks by flagstaff? love the creation story and all the knowledge you share!
No this is near Dibe Nitsaa.
You’re thinking the peaks and those mountains are more west than this region of the Navajo rez
Food culture and material culture are essential elements in preserving a person's ancestral legacy. Enjoyed watching this.
a brilliant episode and good advice.
Getting away from processed foods is the first best step! I ❤ U guys! I cannot wait to get back out there and fellowship with you all
Alex! What an amazing way to hear and see you for the first time in years. Fantastic, the work you are doing. Thank you.
Thank u cheii for speaking up about the need to be aware of what we consuming throughout life and how we can help one another do it
I love listening to your native language.
Non-native here, "white man". Ive thought of fry bread sort of like "fair food". At the fair, you try all kinds of foods that are delicious introductions into, sometimes, a whole culture. Like corndogs, like baklava, like gyro, etc. You try that one thing, then you get interested in the rest of the story, which is fantastic! I love me some fry bread, some commodity cheese from native friends, etc. But I am so glad to hear about "three sisters", the native practice of growing corn, bean, and squash together, how awesome! Why do they grow so well together?! Perhaps scientists might not even know the answer to the old old knowledge of "three sisters". Fry bread is a doorway, to me, and the world into which it leads is spectacular!
I did a Google search for a Native American Fast Food Restaurant on Coors Road in Albuquerque in the mid-1980s. I couldn't find the name of the wonderful restaurant, but seeing all the good current and past Native Food Businesses reminded me why that food is some of my best memories of my college years at UNM.
Thank you 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Hello, Grandfather-
I hope you are well.
There is a revolution of health, food, understanding, and spiritual freedom taking place here in the UK. It is beautiful to witness and be involved in. Across the globe, there are many exciting developments occurring. People are waking up to the sinister powers that are destroying the Mother (Earth) and her children, we are taking back our power. It fills me with great hope for the future.
Much love and respect.
(Brother Shane, thank you for the emails 👍)
I can't eat animals. I have had fry bread at a powwow in north Florida, I loved the bread. There was a stand where they only used cast offs from animals to make things and made herbal soaps.
Hearing the language was wonderful.
Yes. Yaataah. I remember when my late sister used to make yucca fruit for us. I always wonder if anyone still makes them.
I would really like to hear more about the real traditional foods. I assume corn and beans played a big part? Or am I mistaken?
That is my understanding as well
Corn is good but not it’s oil also the corn in the usa has gmos and stuff it’s just bad for you originally that gmo corn designed to just be for ethanol fuel but since it grows fast and doesn’t require pesticides
Not all corn grown in the usa is gmo.
There's a lot of different colored corn, I've heard there used to be black-corn and it being super nutritious!
Corn beans and rice and everything is nice. . . . .
Food can be such an important way to share time and build traditions.
Thanks!
Thank you both. Very necessary information for all people around the world to learn about. We the People all over the world in all our communities and backgrounds are one family under G-d. It is past time for us to work with each other to preserve and share all the ways that all our traditional cultures had for producing and preparing natural healthy foods that preserved our health and our lives. Together we will prosper for our mutual benefit and preserve our families and restore all the people of this earth to our natural good health. It is not too late. G-d bless us all with new beginnings. Together we will solve our current challenges (aka junk food aka highly processed food, aka poisonous industrial seed oils, the excessive amounts of sugar in processed food. WE have our work laid out for us. Thank you Wally and Shave for your work excellent work on our behalf. We really are all in this together : )! Let's work together and change our world through the power of our kitchens and our unity!
Dear Shane and Wally Brown as soon as possible I will increase my contribution. I truly appreciate you work on behalf of all of us. Shane I am a grandmother and I am not very cyber savvy. Please let me know if you find my contributions have stopped. I actually do not know where my automatic payments are coming from when they go to you? I would like to know Shane so I can be sure that you receive them without interruption.. G-d bless you and all.
What an honor to learn the Navajo tradition.
Thank you My Elder. You have helped us much!❤😢❤😊
Im really glad that you are raising awareness about harmful foods and encouraging traditional foods. Health is our most precious gift! Blessings and the best of health to you and the Dineh people mr Brown!
Thank you ALL for the wonderful work of keeping these traditions ALIVE 🖤
I was a young man when my grandma taught me how to make it. Because I was a outdoor kid always horse back riding and hunting with fishing also. So it was a good snack.
good teaching.
Thank you sir.
I would love to hear more about the foods, so interesting, thankyou.❤️🥰
Calling for a systematic change, I love it.
Pemmican was also a favorite in the past. Bless you!!
May the Great Spirit watch over you. 🙏
I’m a certified personal trainer, I will come train all the native people!!! We’ll all get healthy together!!!
Start a Gym!!!
We have gyms and Native certified trainers already in our communities.
But commercialism and poverty have more to do with our epidemic of diabetes than lack of exercise.
@@SoldierDrew self motivation will get anybody out of anything. Failure to act and fall victim leads to prolong suffering and excuse filled life.
@@SoldierDrew don’t put the wrong stuff in your mouth!!! Simple!!!!
@SoldierAndrew this is true. People who are not from reservations do not understand this. They have very good intentions but the root of the problem is much deeper and beyond what they are really prepared to tackle.
To see your interactions from the intro to the clans to speaking your native language. Simply fascinating.
I see a specialist who is originally from Iran and he has told me that I need to only eat food that our tribal people ate because the food supply in the US is "not right." In my research and learning, I have found the link between the Eugenics program and the GMO foods which dominate the US food supply today. The genetic engineering program is Eugenics. I have learned about the effects of gene therapy and the methods used to genetically modify organisms and it is quite frightening to say the least. A huge effect from these experiments is the cancer prevention gene being turned off. These are not theories but facts that are occurring in reality but the enormity of it is just too much for most people to really comprehend and they choose to just ignore what is happening. Modern life also makes it very difficult to eat our traditional food because many of the seeds have been lost and other foods are difficult to gather and process. I live in the southeast and I am certain that acorn was one of our food sources. Acorn takes a tremendous amount of processing to remove the tannins. Another abundant source is dock seeds which can be made into flour and the roots were traditionally used as dye for the cane in our baskets. Black walnut is another traditional food but the black walnut trees have almost been wiped out here. Pecans are plentiful. This video is a reminder that I need to heed this advice.
Wonderful video! I have always wondered what Native American people ate before colonization since our food is sadly not even real food anymore. I started "de-colonizing" my diet some time ago, so I am happy to see others thinking about this as well. Also, recently I discovered another delicious Navajo food at the Hubbell trading post - steamed corn. It smells delicious when opening a bag of it. Based on my understanding, you may store it for a long time, and has all kinds of nutrients including vitamin B6.
Great video and very good info 👍
god bless this
May the Great Spirit bless you all and abundantly
I am glad you are talking about this.I began getting involved with your people in the early 2000's and participated in the pow wows and expected to see healthy traditional foods and was shocked to see the unhealthy food there like the fry bread.At that time I then realized they were
eating what they were given by the government and still handed down these foods to generations.
I am enjoying your lessons,grandfather
We have chosen comfort over our calling and we have to change our minds to be a healthier people as was our ancestors
Wally it is so true that all the things that you spoke of such as oils and foods that we as people eat today are not good for you. Keep up your ways to preserve and teach the younger generation to understand this
Thank you for addressing the food issue with the people of today. I am learning to reverse all the bad foods I was raised with. It is hard but I am learning to be more disciplined and diligent.
I watched a documentary about Indigenous Australians, and the health issues they have because of changing to a Western diet. One person decided to eat ancestral food and his health immediately improved. As Wally mentioned, different plants grow in different climates. Eating what grows in the area you live is common sense and how to be heathy.
❤ Prayers for you to regain your old ways of wisdom.
Great show (we will go back the old ways/ the good path, only when we are forced to) sad but true.
Thank you 💖🙏💖
This was a very excellent video! I really really enjoyed this one. Yes, we cannot put things in our bodies that are processed, filled with the fat of the animal, the various cooking oils like vegetable and canola and that, that is simply not good to eat.
It leads to obesity, High Cholesterol, Diabetes and a whole lot of other health issues. Olive Oil, Sunflower oil and such is best, even avocado oil.
I also really enjoyed hearing you speak with the very lovely ladies in the native tongue. Just beautiful, thank you 💕
community is more important than ever these days
Keep up the good work on this issue, people will come back around.
Yeah, fry bread. I grew up on the traditional Navajo style, but have fallen into using yeast instead of baking powder
Unfortunately, it was what most tribes got stuck with after being denied their lands and way of life.
So many ways to have it though.
This is so important to talk about.
Wally your endearing truths that you share are so very important even for those of us who aren't part of the tribal people like the Dine. Our white ancestors ate more healthy and loved lived longer due the simplicity of preparing food. The industrialization of food is the biggest problem that continues to support the medical and pharmaceutical industries that want to maintain the sickness and not cure it, the wild natural means our ancestors lived by has been lost and we are not talking about very long ago 3 to 4 generations or prior to the industrial revolution I believe most humans relief completely on a different lifestyle then of course this modernazation of all things. I appreciate your kind gentle way of sharing and to me that jus is loving one another reminding each of his own histories be blessed dear brother I have moved from California to Colorado and now settled in Indiana where my sister lives and life has settled down much less stress and hardship is finally behind I traveled several times through Yuma going back and forth thought of you etc. Seriously I wouldn't want to ever interrupt or be a burden I would love to meet you and shake your hand, your spirit is genuine and true. Thank You once again very much needed to our human family that we share these things with the next generation even more so the way things are today.