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 ...

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.

Many people have added resistant starches to their diets due to the health benefits they may provide. Resistant starch is a type of nutrient that may help your body with digestion, weight loss, ...

Carbs aren't known as a traditionally healthy food, but they transform when chilled. Cooling pasta, potatoes, and rice changes their structure and turns them into resistant starches. This makes them ...

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.

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Starchy foods are not all created equally and are often misunderstood. Learn which options are good for you and when to avoid starch.

Whether it’s ingesting tapeworms, enduring ear stapling or tolerating temporary mummification in mineral-soaked body wraps, Americans will try just about anything to lose weight. As bathing suit ...

Carbs have admittedly gotten a bad rap over the past few years, with too many people giving bagels, pasta, and other deliciously carby foods the side-eye. But there’s a growing movement among ...

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 ...

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