Plantain Fufu( Health benefits of plantains )

Plantains can be found in Africa , Latin America and mostly in other  tropical parts of the world. It is eaten in Africa as one of those stable food . It's eaten as snacks , breakfast or a main dish.  Might be mistaken as regular bananas but it can not be eaten as bananas.  It has stronger taste and harder in texture then bananas. Usually boil , fried or cooked as fufu when grained as flour .

Excellent source of fiber

People do not get enough fiber in their daily diet.  This is a well-known fact.  Yes, bananas are an excellent source of fiber, but substituting plantains into your diet can add more fiber than bananas. Men need between 30 and 35 grams of fiber a day, while women need between 21 and 25 grams per day.  Bananas are great for a morning pick-me-up, but plantains are a great way to change up the ordinary savory dinner.  Substitute plantains for potatoes in any vegetable soup or stew and help reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke. Adding plantains to your diet also increases your chances of preventing constipation and regulating your blood sugar.

Order your plantain powder and enjoy the rich taste that can be cooked as Fufu or porridge and even fry as pancakes.  A means of getting fibers needed for great health. Now in store at Afriko one stop&shop