- Resistant starch is a kind of starch that is not digested in the small intestine, hence its name. Instead, your gut bacteria processes it, creating beneficial molecules that promote balanced blood sugar and healthy gut flora. In other words, when you eat resistant starch, it “resists” digestion and does not spike blood sugar or insulin.
- Interestingly, resistant starch is really a prebiotic.
- Eat prebiotic-rich foods. Enjoy bananas, Jerusalem artichokes, onions, garlic and leeks daily.
- Cook, then cool your starches. This process changes starches and how your body digests them, decreasing insulin spikes and feeding good bacteria.
- Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates. Optimal gut health demands a balanced diet with plenty of nutrient-dense, fibre-rich foods like broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, green beans, and asparagus.
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