Two Categories of Food Allergies. 1  Immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated. Symptoms result from the bodyâs immune system making antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. 2  Non-IgE mediated. Other parts of the bodyâs immune system react to a certain food.
The nutritional value of plantain is even greater than that of its closest relation banana. Photo: Secretlondon123's via Flickr When cooked, the fruit is extremely low in fat, high in fibre and starch. It is very low in cholesterol and salt too.
In fact, the flavor of a plantain is closer to that of a potato than the usual sweetness of a banana. You can prepare plantains in a variety of ways, including as a side dish or the main part of a meal.oil the plantains until they become tender, which typically requires about 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time. Ripe plantains require less time than unripened pieces.