Foods rich in resistant starch may benefit health

(Wiley) A new comprehensive review examines the potential health benefits of resistant starch, a form of starch that is not digested in the small intestine and is therefore considered a type of dietary fiber. Some forms of resistant starch occur naturally in foods such as bananas, potatoes, grains, and legumes, and some are produced or modified commercially and incorporated into food products

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 5, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news