Why people should include green plantain in their diets

Due to its wide offer, low cost, nutritional benefits and versatility in preparation, the green plantain is one of the favorite foods in Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and other countries of Latin America.

Among the most popular dishes that contain green plantain as the main ingredient, usually combined with meat, chicken, pork or seafood, are empanadas, tortillas, mangú, arepas, bolón, tigrillo, majado, and others.

According to the Peruvian newspaper El Tiempo, green bananas are a rich source of fiber, vitamins C, B6, potassium, beta-carotene, and minerals such as iron. 

In addition, it intervenes in the production of hemoglobin; helps control sugar levels; breaks down proteins in order to produce antibodies; contains carbohydrates that produce energy for the human body; helps control blood pressure levels due to its potassium content; benefits the muscular apparatus thanks to starches and carbohydrates, which at the same time favor regulation of intestinal transit.

source: recetasgratis.net, vistazo.com, mycolombianrecipes.com, eltiempo.pe