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.
An average plantain has about 220 calories and is a good source of potassium and dietary fiber. Plantains are a staple food in the tropical regions of the world, the tenth most important staple that feeds the world.