Green plantains are distinguished by their age, they are simply the younger immature stage of the fruit. As plantains ripen, they develop a sweet taste and their colour changes from green to yellow to black. Green plantains are a good source of resistant starch, a type of dietary fibre that helps you feel full, doesn't raise blood sugar, and feeds the good bacteria that keep your gut healthy. Diabetic people In Nigeria, use plantains as a natural way to manage diabetes.
