Vitality Made Simple

Potatoes and Rice: Nourish Your Gut Bacteria

Debbie Ozment, DDS, MS Season 1 Episode 254

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Want to feel better effortlessly? Here’s a simple strategy to boost your health with delicious resistant starch!  
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Resistant starch is a game changer! It’s a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t digest, allowing it to pass through the small intestine and feed your good gut bacteria.  
This isn’t just about feeling full; it’s about nourishing your body from the inside out. Think beans, rice, and potatoes!  
When you cook these foods, then cool them down, you increase their resistant starch content. This means fewer calories and a reduced glucose spike when you eat them!  
So, next time you’re cooking, remember: boil, cool, and enjoy! Your gut will thank you!  

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