Bananas are a rich source of carbohydrates, mainly starch in unripe bananas and sugars in ripe bananas. The carbohydrate composition of bananas changes drastically during ripening. The main component of unripe bananas is starch. Green bananas contain up to 70-80% starch, on a dry weight basis.
Chlorine Levels May Pose Risks to Swimmers, People With Asthma. From the WebMD Archives. June 11, 2004 -- Chlorine levels commonly found in homes and public pools may lead to breathing problems in swimmers, regardless of their history of such problems, researchers say.
Sulfites are a common additive in many foods and drugs. Sulfites also occur naturally in some foods. Unfortunately, 5%-10% of people with asthma are also allergic to sulfites. An allergy is an increased sensitivity to a specific substance (called an allergen). The combination of asthma and sulfites can be dangerous.