Plantain psyllium is a true ally in weight ... You can also add them directly to yogurt or a smoothie. Remember, however, to wait a quarter of an hour before consumption so the seeds can soften.

Plantains are cooked green, semi-ripe or fully-ripe. Treat them like a starchy vegetable and use in savoury or sweet dishes. Before cooking, peel by top and tailing the fruit, then cut along the ...