Starch Revolution: Why Resistant Starch is the New Superfood

Andrea Breaux
4 min readSep 29, 2024
Photo by Elena Leya on Unsplash

Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that isn’t digested in the small intestine. Instead, it moves to the large intestine, where it acts like fiber. Here, it feeds the good bacteria, which produce substances that help keep your gut healthy, reduce inflammation, and support digestion. This process also helps improve blood sugar levels and can aid in weight management.

“I don’t like oatmeal.”

“If not oatmeal, how about quinoa, buckwheat, barley, Farro, teff, or brown rice? You’ll get similar nutritional benefits, including fiber for gut health,” said Annie as she turned to the computer. It was early Saturday morning when she and LJ made a meal plan for the coming week before going to the farmer’s market.

“Brown rice works, but I’m willing to try something else.”

“Okay. I’ll flip through a few cookbooks and see what I come up with. In the meantime, I’ve been reading up on resistant starch. It’s fascinating how something simple can have such a significant impact on our health.”

“Resistant starch? I’ve heard the term, but I’m unsure what it is.”

“Resistant starch is a carbohydrate that bypasses digestion in the small intestine. Instead, it travels to the large intestine, where it functions like fiber, nourishing the…

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Andrea Breaux

Andrea started Healthyhealingeats.com based on her goal to inspire a shift in consciousness that recognizes food-as-medicine as the core of good health.