I am about to embark on a radical new weight-loss diet. Want to hear the rules? Beans on toast, leftover pasta and potatoes, and reheated rice. I sense you raising an eyebrow, but let me assure you.

The number of AMY1 gene copies you have affects how your mouth’s bacteria respond to starchy foods like bread and pasta, potentially influencing your risk for cavities and gum disease. People with ...

A recent study reveals that incorporating resistant starch, found in foods like cooled potatoes and legumes, can ...

New research reveals that your genetic makeup influences how starch shapes your oral microbiome—potentially affecting your risk for cavities and gum disease. Study: The Impact of Human Salivary ...

There are several different types of fiber, one of the most crucial nutrients. Here's what to know about resistant starch in food and why it's good for you. You’ve probably heard of the importance of ...

Taters and toast could be tooth trouble in disguise. A new study suggests that the number of AMY1 gene copies you have plays a crucial role in how the bacteria in your mouth respond to starch, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU WOULDN'T THINK that the phrase "resistant starch" would be a hot topic on social media, but it's 2024 ...

A recent study in Frontiers in Nutrition reveals that cooling certain cooked foods enhances their health benefits. Starchy ...

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that -- depending on your genetic makeup -- starches could also be a contributing factor. It's common knowledge ...

Food scientists explain that when starch (such as the complex carbohydrates in pasta and rice) is cooled, some of it is “retrograded” to a form called resistant starch.

Several recent TikToks have claimed that freezing bread actually makes it healthier. Some of these mention there’s research that backs up the claims. But is this food tip as good as social media ...