The vitamin A in ash plantain acts as an antioxidant and also plays a vital role in the visual cycle maintaining healthy mucus membranes, and enhancing skin complexion. It is also rich in minerals that are essential for strengthening bones, cardiac protection, and heart rate and blood pressure control. Plantains are a carb-rich food and a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain antioxidants that fight free radicals.