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.
Sugars are simple carbohydrates and are the most quickly digested form of carbohydrates. Plantains contain less sugar than bananas, but still contain 21.6 grams of sugar in each 1-cup serving. Unlike added sugars, you don't need to limit your consumption of the naturally occurring sugars found in fruits and vegetables.