Plantains are nutritious and offer benefits for digestion, immunity, heart health, and blood sugar control due to their fibre, resistant starch, vitamins (like C and A), and potassium and magnesium.

They can also help with inflammation and maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

Culinary suggestions...

Plantain is commonly fried to be served as a sweet side dish with meals like rice and peas, oxtail or as standalone sweet breakfast treat. Other preparations include a plantain porridge for breakfast and plantain fritters.