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.
Ribwort plantain has been shown to contain useful levels of protein and minerals (particularly calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and cobalt). The plants also contain anti-oxidents and anti-inflammatory compounds. Plantains are palatable to horses and may be selctively grazed before grasses or legumes.