Resistant Starch

Resistant starch is considered the third type of dietary fiber, after soluble and insoluble fiber.

And, since resistant starch is gluten free, it can be used safely in gluten-free baking.

Like insoluble fiber it resists digestion in the small intestine and aids in regularity, but also provides some of the benefits of soluble fiber, such as promoting "good" bacteria in the large intestine.

Resistant starch can be added to many foods such as bread, baked goods, mashed potatoes, and even beverages without affecting taste or texture.

Resistant starch occurs naturally in many foods including whole grains, legumes, potatoes and processed grains. Resistant starch is divided into four different categories:

Health Benefits of Resistant Starch

In recent years health officials have discovered many health benefits of fiber and warn that most people don't consume as much fiber as is recommended.

One of the most important benefits resistant starch provides is its ability to aid in weight management. Resistant starch can be used as a lower-calorie replacement for other carbohydrates and leaves the consumer feeling fuller longer.

There's also evidence that resistant starch may even aid in fat-burning or fat-absorbtion reduction by the body.

Resistant starch plays an important role in energy and glycemic management, since only part of the energy from resistant starch is converted into glucose while some is converted into healthful prebiotic bacteria in the large intestine.

It even aid productions of the fatty acid butyrate, which researchers believe can reduce inflammation and discourage the production of tumor cells in the large intestine.

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