What are Native Hawaiians food taboos?

In accordance with ancient Polynesian customs, Hawaiian women were not allowed to eat pork, turtles, bananas, coconuts and certain varieties of fish, nor were they allowed to cook them. Not being able to cook these forbidden foods kept them from nibbling on these delicacies.



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Hawaiian people have their way of living and too revealing a style goes against their culture and values. It's considered a form of disrespect if you don't dress modestly in Hawaii. So, if you don't want to cause any offense or make anyone feel uncomfortable, make sure to cover up when you're in Hawaii.

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