Benefits:

▣ Plantains are rich sources of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and are easily digestible. As a staple food, plantains have been the main fare of millions of people for centuries.

▣ Fibre is important because it promotes bowel regularity. Fibre softens your stool and increases its overall size and weight. Bulky stools are much easier to pass and therefore prevent constipation.

▣ Eating a high-fibre diet may also reduce your risk of haemorrhoids and small pouches in your large intestine known as diverticular disease. Fibre also increases fullness, slows digestion, and may help manage cholesterol.

▣ Carbohydrates aren’t necessarily a bad thing for weight management like most people believe. The fibre and starch found in plantains are complex carbs. Fibre and complex carbs are less processed and more slowly digested than the simple carbs found in processed foods. They keep you fuller and more satisfied for longer after a meal, which can mean less snacking on unhealthy foods.

▣ Plantains contain a good amount of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C in a single cup. This vitamin acts as an antioxidant which may help boost your immune system. As an antioxidant, it may protect your body against free radical damage that’s associated with aging, heart disease, and even some types of cancer.

▣ The high amount of potassium found in plantains is essential for maintaining the cell and body fluids that control your heart rate and blood pressure. The fibre in plantains also helps lower your cholesterol, which in turn keeps your heart functioning at its best.

▣ It’s better to think of plantains as a starchy vegetable or a substitute for potatoes. Their texture and mild flavour really shines when baked or grilled.