A healthy diet includes eating a variety of foods from the basic food groups: protein, such as meat, eggs, and legumes; dairy; fruits and vegetables; grains, such as breads and pasta; and fats and sweets.
Cassava is a shrub of the Euphorbiaceae, the Spurge family, which is native to South America. However, it is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. The flour made out of the roots is called tapioca. More..
Pan de yuca, a cheesy cassava bread, is another specialty in places like Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil. This video recipe illustrates the cooking process but you can find the full recipe here. In terms of desserts, Northern Brazil has gifted the world cuscuz, a creamy pudding made with tapioca, milk, coconut and sugar.