The Health Benefits of Resistant Starch

The Health Benefits of Resistant Starch

It’s worth replacing some refined carbs in your diet with sources of resistant starch. Follow these tips: Chill correctly. “The longer the food is cooled, the more resistant starch is created,” Hippley-Brown says. Aim for at least 24 hours. Refrigerating creates resistant starch not just in pasta and rice but also in whole grains and…

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A Gut Health Dietitian's 5 Easy, Go-to Anti-Inflammatory Dinners

A Gut Health Dietitian’s 5 Easy, Go-to Anti-Inflammatory Dinners

To try to ward off heart disease, cancer, and dementia, the registered dietitian Amy Buckley regularly fills her plate with fish, veggies, and beans. That’s because fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants can help reduce chronic inflammation. Unlike acute inflammation, the body’s natural response to infection or injury, which manifests as redness, swelling, and itchiness, chronic…

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Health Benefits, Risks, And How To Start

Health Benefits, Risks, And How To Start

A new viral social media trend has everyone “fibermaxxing.” This basically means you’re aiming to “meet or exceed” the recommended daily fiber intake. Only 5 percent of people get enough fiber in their diets, according to experts, so eating more is a smart move. There’s no doubt about it: Fiber has become the supplement queen…

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