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.
Plantains can raise blood sugar levels. Any food that contains carbohydrates, such as plantains, can potentially raise your blood sugar. The effect of green plantains on your blood sugar will depend in part on how much you eat, how they are prepared and what other foods you eat at the same time.