Awesome Food = Plantains!

Plantains are a fruit belonging to the same family as the banana that provide a nice mix of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. In fact, pound for pound, plantains contain more vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium compared to bananas. They also contain B vitamins and magnesium. One of my favorite ways to eat a plantain is to slice it up and fry it under light heat with some coconut oil. If you're looking for other recipes, just do an internet search and you will find many. Plantains can often be found next to the bananas in many grocery stores. They are quite a bit bigger so if you think you're looking at a massive banana, chances are it's actually a plantain!



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