Patacones

1. Research 3 medicinal benefits of plantains. a. The peels can be used to treat bruises. b. The peels can also be used to treat mosquito bites. c. Stabilizes blood flow.

2. Why did Native Americans and Europeans use plantains as a cold remedy? a. Helps treat upper respiratory problems. b. Helps get rid of colds and flus.

3. What vitamins/minerals are plantains rich in? Give nutritional values of the vitamins/minerals. a. Low in sodium. b. High in vitamin A and C. c. High in potassium, fiber, and carbohydrates.

4. What is the calorie content of a plantain? a. 220 calories.

5. Name at least 2 food groups that plantains incorporate. a. Fruit. b. Vegetable.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">6. Research the medicinal benefits of garlic. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. Reduces the frequency of cold and flus. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">b. Reduces acne, blackheads, and blemishes. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">c. Reduces cholesterol levels.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">7. Research the nutritional benefits to cooking with olive oil. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. Lowers your risk of heart disease. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">b. Lowers incidence of gallstone formation.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">8. Write a conclusion for your final product. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. They're salted and taste like french fries. They are very delicious and an easy treat to make.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">9. What is the difference between a banana and a plantain? <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. Plantains: <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">b. Bananas:
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">1. Starchy.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">2. Used as a vegetable.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">3. Longer than bananas.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">4. Thicker skin.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">5. Color is green or black when ripe, and yellow when not fully ripe.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">1. Sweet.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">2. Eaten as a fruit.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">3. Shorter than a plantain.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">4. Thinner skin.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">5. Color is green when not fully ripe, and yellow when ripe.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">10. Describe your family members taste for the patacones or tostones prepared by you. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. They were good, and tasted like hashbrowns.

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