Time to eat plantains!

[AlterEgo]

Supposedly good for people with diabetes vs platanos...... No idea though, just what folks say.

Yes I’ve heard that too. I’d definitely eat less 😂😂😂

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Yes I’ve heard that too. I’d definitely eat less 😂😂😂

Green plantains generally have a higher glycemic load than green banana or rulo. They have a higher carbohydrate count per serving and generate a greater insulin response. nb: Glycemic index is different than glycemic load. This composition makes green banana or rulo better choices for blood glucose and insulin regulation. That said, if you fry them in seed oils like crisol, you increase the insulin and inflammation responses.

 

[AlterEgo]

Green plantains generally have a higher glycemic load than green banana or rulo. They have a higher carbohydrate count per serving and generate a greater insulin response. nb: Glycemic index is different than glycemic load. This composition makes green banana or rulo better choices for blood glucose and insulin regulation. That said, if you fry them in seed oils like crisol, you increase the insulin and inflammation responses.

Party pooper.

As a rather recent metformin taker, I’m still learning.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Party pooper.

As a rather recent metformin taker, I’m still learning.

If you're in the States, get yourself some good quality avocado oil and fry dem plantains to your heart's desire! (Is that more cheerful?)

 

[JD Jones]

If you're in the States, get yourself some good quality avocado oil and fry dem plantains to your heart's desire! (Is that more cheerful?)

I like how you think.

 

[JLSawmam]

On the rare occasion I make tostones, I slice the platano thin and use just a little oil, and don't do the "smash and fry one more time." May not be EHM-healthy, but better than the normal. I'm guessing those with air fryers do something similar.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

On the rare occasion I make tostones, I slice the platano thin and use just a little oil, and don't do the "smash and fry one more time." May not be EHM-healthy, but better than the normal. I'm guessing those with air fryers do something similar.

Please keep in mind that air frying is generally done at high temperatures (350-450F) which creates a prolific amount of nasty little carcinogens knows as acrylamides.

 

[M4kintosh]

Wow that’s quite a big variation! Last time there we paid 20 pesos by racimo at roadstand, 24 pesos at Sirena.

Supply chain my friend. Costs varies from how long the chain (from farm to supermarket) is.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Supply chain my friend. Costs varies from how long the chain (from farm to supermarket) is.

Good to see folks still read those business articles from the Sky Miles publication they offer on those off-peak flights

 

[Fulano2]

If you like real crisp chips or fries, whatever you call it, like when you fry them in lard, try yuca.
I boil yuca in salted water, soft like for normal consumption.. dry them well, in the fridge for an hour. Cut them in generous pieces.
Then fry them in hot oil (I have never found good lard here) at 180 Celsius (sorry Fahrenheit I don’t know by heart now) and they will be crisp you only can dream of.
Because of the amount of starch yuca has of course.