I am about to embark on a radical new weight-loss diet. Want to hear the rules? Beans on toast, leftover pasta and potatoes, and reheated rice. I sense you raising an eyebrow, but let me assure you.

There are several different types of fiber, one of the most crucial nutrients. Here's what to know about resistant starch in food and why it's good for you. You’ve probably heard of the importance of ...

Often, when we have a lot of unwanted weight to lose, we can feel stuck by the seemingly impossible task at hand. It can feel like only a total lifestyle overhaul could ever cause the scale to budge.

Resistant starch supports gut health, reduces inflammation, and stabilizes energy for better training and recovery. Learn how ...

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When you think of starchy foods, you probably think of foods like bread, potatoes, rice, and basically anything that has carbs. (Yum!) Some varieties of these foods may also be good for you in a way ...

At F-Factor we’re all about fiber. Did you know that there are tons of different types of fiber, each with unique physiological effects? One variety of fiber that is often overlooked is resistant ...

Starchy foods get a bad rap. White bread and potatoes are devoid of nutrients, critics say, while the Paleo crowd eschews legumes and grains as unnecessary for the “ideal” human diet. But resistant ...

A new comprehensive review examines the potential health benefits of resistant starch, a form of starch that is not digested in the small intestine and is therefore considered a type of dietary fiber.

New research shows that resistant starch helps the body resist colorectal cancer through mechanisms including killing pre-cancerous cells and reducing inflammation that can otherwise promote cancer.

Eating your steak with a side of potatoes and beans may be one way to reduce the colon cancer risk that comes with eating red meat findings from a new study suggests the "resistant" starch, found in ...

You’ve probably heard of the importance of insoluble and soluble fiber and prebiotics (another type of fiber) for gut health. But these fiber varieties have a less well-known cousin: resistant starch.