Plantains and bananas are both in the Musa family. Bananas are best eaten raw when the skin turns yellow. Bananas are soft, sweet, and used often in desserts. Think banana pudding or Bananas Foster. Plantains are available in either green or red. They are firm, starchy, and (somehow) must be cooked for consumption. Plantains are also called banana plantains in the United States. Tropical countries use the plantain like we use the potato -- as a starch with meals. Bananas are a great source of potassium, which helps prevent fight high blood pressure. Eating bananas and plantains also guarantees fiber regularity.
Short and stubby fellas aren't they? So many interesting ideas for meals. Thank you so much!
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