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| | | Confession: I had never heard about the topic of today's newsletter until one of you reached out to us about it. And I'm so happy you did, because resistant starch is something all of us should know about. | | Known for feeding the friendly bacteria in your gut, resistant starch may play an important role in keeping your digestion — and your overall health — in check. Below, Jessica Sandoz, a registered dietitian at Healthline, shares the benefits and how to eat more of it. | | | | | | | Enjoy!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
September 24, 2024 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | What is resistant starch, and why is it good for you? | | | A: | Resistant starches are carbohydrates found in some whole grains, starchy veggies, and beans. As the name suggests, resistant starches "resist" digestion. Because they do not break down until they reach your large intestine, resistant starches actually ferment in your gut, where they feed your gut bacteria. These beneficial bacteria help keep your digestive and immune systems healthy and may protect against diseases such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, and colorectal cancers.
Other possible benefits of resistant starches include: - reducing the glycemic response (how high or how quickly your blood sugar rises)
- aiding in weight management by helping you feel fuller for longer and increasing fat oxidation
An interesting fact is that you can increase resistant starch in some foods by cooking and cooling them! For example: Oats, rice, and potatoes that have been cooked and cooled have more resistant starch than if you do not cool them before eating. This is due to a recrystallization process that happens with cooling. (And don't worry — reheating the cooled food won't decrease the resistant starch after the recrystallization process has happened.)
Some other foods that are particularly high in resistant starch include: - sorghum
- barley
- pinto beans
- black beans
- soybeans
- garden peas
- green bananas
| | | | | Jessica Sandoz, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | | | Pressing news | | | | | | |  | | Zulay Kitchen Premium Garlic Press Set | | Where would we mortals be without garlic? It's remarkably nutritious and delicious — I have to actively stop myself from turning every meal into a garlic-heavy experience. So it's safe to say that these tools are being used in my kitchen quite a bit. The press comes in handy when I need to add large amounts of finely chopped garlic to a recipe, and if you're not using a garlic peeler yet, let this be a reminder to start soon! | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Wellos is a sister brand of Healthline. | | | | Wellos offers curated recipe collections by meal type, dietary preference, and cuisine. Tailor your meals even further with filters for prep time, appliances, and more. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | ⚖️ 6 rules to weighing yourself. Plus, when to ditch the scale. | | 💩 The best pooping position for constipation. And no, it's not sitting. | | 🌱 The top allergens found in North America. Here are the biggest offenders for your allergies. | | 🥗 Can food really act as medicine? Not exactly. But your diet can still have a significant effect on your health. | | | Thanks for reading, everyone! I hope you get to eat something delicious today. | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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