Starchy vegetables contain more carbohydrates than their non-starchy counterparts. They include potatoes, corn, beans, and squash, whereas non-starchy vegetables include leafy greens, zucchini ...
It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that -- depending on your genetic makeup -- starches could also be a contributing factor.
A study published on February 19 in Microorganisms found that a specific gene called AMY1 influences how starch affects the ...
Potato cakes are back at Arby's for good, the restaurant chain confirmed Thursday morning on X. Arby's, owned by Atlanta-headquartered Inspire Brands LLC, reintroduced potato cakes last July after ...
The number of AMY1 gene copies you have affects how your mouth’s bacteria respond to starchy foods like bread and pasta, potentially influencing your risk for cavities and gum disease. People with ...
ITHACA, N.Y. – It’s common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new Cornell University research provides evidence that – depending on your genetic makeup – starches could also be a ...
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Most of us love starchy carbohydrate foods like bread, pasta and potatoes — but they’re not always good for our health. Although starch is an important part of a healthy diet, it’s easily ...
Researchers from Cornell University suggest there are certain foods you might want to avoid to prevent cavities. Analysts found a link between foods with high levels of starch to oral bacteria ...
Hannah joined The Scientist as an assistant editor in 2023. She earned her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington in 2017 and completed the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism in ...