Starch is one of the most abundant foods in the world and has been a primary food component in every diet known to man and beast. As our food is processed, however, the starch in our diets became more easily digestible and contains much less resistant starch and dietary fiber. Most raw starch in plants Read More …
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Weight Loss Benefits of Resistant Starch
The use of resistant starch to help manage weight is not an automatic success. If it is added to the diet without a focus on weight management, people do not lose weight. For example – participants consumed 40 grams/day of resistant starch as a supplement for 12 weeks without losing weight in Johnston DM 2010. Read More …
Potential Anti-Aging Benefits of Resistant Starch
Aging sucks! Right? One of my friends says that aging is not for sissies, and I agree wholeheartedly. The older we get, we increasingly appreciate the vigor of youth, and sometimes wish that we could return to that vigor. But while, there is no “fountain of youth”, there may be ways to slow down the Read More …
Raw Banana Starch – Yes or No?
Raw Banana Flour is now being promoted as a natural source of resistant starch. At first glance, it seems to be an ideal ingredient for supplementation. Maybe, maybe not… There are a few caveats to consider: 1. Under-ripe bananas are an excellent source of resistant starch, but as the bananas ripen, the starch naturally converts Read More …