Scientists know that resistant starch can promote a more diverse gut microbiome, which boosts gut health and helps prevent colon cancer. But a 2022 study published in Cancer Prevention Research ...

But recent research has found that not all starch is created equal. Resistant starch, for example, is a type of starch that breaks down slowly like fiber and can have positive health effects.

Potatoes develop resistant starch after being cooked and cooled. Research highlights the importance ... of water and covering your rice with a damp paper towel before reheating keeps it moist ...