Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways Cooling down cooked carbohydrates can increase the amount of resistant starch, which may blunt blood sugar spikes.Leftover pizza may contain a ...

White rice can cause sharp blood sugar spikes due to its high, easily digestible starch content. Cooking methods like soaking, rinsing, boiling in excess water, and cooling/reheating can significantly ...

Many people have added resistant starches to their diets due to the health benefits they may provide. Resistant starch is a type of nutrient that may help your body with digestion, weight loss, ...

Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the approach blocks certain ...