What is Resistant Starch, and Why Is It Important?

The Surprising Science Behind Turning “Bad Carbs” into Your Body’s Best Fuel

by Manila Kumari

Resistant starch foods on a rustic table, green bananas, cooled rice, legumes, and overnight oats with a notepad reading “Bad Carbs Turned Good!”

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    Conclusion

    Resistant starch is a unique type of carbohydrate that acts a lot like fiber—it skips digestion and goes straight to feeding the good bacteria in your gut. You’ll find it in foods like cooled rice, green bananas, legumes, and oats. That said, if you have IBS or other gut sensitivities, it’s a good idea to ease into it. Otherwise, it might throw a little digestive tantrum.

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