Plantains

[Ebonyspice]

Are Plantains Atkins friendly ???

[Hoping]

Re: Plantains

You know, I was wondering if we would be able to ever re-introduce them into our diets again....good question

[Promise]

Re: Plantains

Here is your Nutritional Information for Plantains... You Decide... they look a little Scary to ME...

Serving Size: 1 medium banana (126g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110
Calories from Fat 0


% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0

0%

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 0mg

0%

Total Carbohydrate 29g

10%

Dietary Fiber 4g

16%

Potassium 400mg

10%

Sugars 21g



Protein 1g



Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

Vitamin B6 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

[ValidRouge]

Re: Plantains

Plantains are a fruit and allowed back in on the fruit rung.

So, the answer is Yes at the appropriate time. As you've seen, they are quite high in carbohydrate as they are in the banana family.

[Ebonyspice]

Re: Plantains

Thats great news to know that they are in the fruit ring .Could you tell me how I would cook them ?? fried or boiled .

Luv Ebony

[lesszmore]

Re: Plantains

yummy,i love em fried!! just slice and fry em up. But u can also boil them too.

[Hoping]

Re: Plantains

I, personally, like them fried better. MmmM~so yummy, but that nutritional info does look a little scary.

[sadie147]

Re: Plantains

The nutritional info may look scary now, but once you start to add back foods you may be surprised at what you can have. I'm in maintainance and my carbs usually range from 50-90 net per day without issu. I've added back almost all fruits, though was never a big banana eater so don't have them often.

[Ebonyspice]

Re: Plantains

Thanks for your responses all.

Luv Ebony

[cherribom1]

Re: Plantains

I prefer them fried, cut into chunks, make sure you use enough oil or they will burn. I also enjoy eating them along with the spanish frying cheese called queso blanco tropicale (it's doesnt melt) and sunny side up eggs. Delicious but once in a while treat!