Cook it well (steam, paise, simmer in a small amount of water, or cook in a pressure cooker for 35 minutes) Slice it thin, or cut in 1/2 inch cubes, or grind it if you like (it will dehydrate faster when ground up).
1 For patients not covered by health insurance, birth control pills typically cost $20 to $50 a month. Birth control pills are 98 to 99 percent effective when taken exactly as directed -- at the same time every day without missing a day. 2  Vomiting before the hormones get into your system also can lower effectiveness.
Further costs to keep in mind include the price of emergency contraception (EC), should your birth control method fail. 1  The cost for Plan B One-Step (over-the-counter) may range cost around $45-$55. 2  Generic morning-after pills, like Take Action, My Way, AfterPill, and Next Choice One-Dose may cost a little less.