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..
Cassava is still eaten throughout all the islands today and youâll find it piled high at produce markets. How is Cassava Prepared and Eaten?: Cassava is incredibly versatile; it can be boiled, baked, steamed, grilled, fried, mashed or added to stews. 1  Frequently, it is served with meat, sprinkled with salt, pepper and lime juice. 2  The meal can be bought already prepared and frozen. 3  The bread is sold in plastic bags or wrapped in paper and tied with a string.