PLANTAIN

Plantains are the less sweet, starchier equivalent to the banana but plantains are an extremely important staple for people in tropical countries. Cooked plantains are nutritionally very similar to a potato, calorie-wise, but contain more of certain vitamins and minerals. They’re a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, and the minerals magnesium and potassium which help digestive health, weight management and heart health.