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.

A POWDER made from starch that can be sprinkled on food is being tested as a potential bowel cancer treatment. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is testing the genetically modified starch made by the CSIRO ...

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 ...

Starch is a carbohydrate commonly found in nature and one of the primary sources of food energy for human beings. It is regularly eaten in the form of wheat, rice, potatoes, and other staple foods ...

For some people, “carb” is still viewed as a dirty four-letter word. We’ve heard time and time again how “bad” carbs are for us, and that idea can be hard to ditch for some. However, this concept ...

Cooling down cooked carbohydrates can increase the amount of resistant starch, which may blunt blood sugar spikes. Leftover pizza may contain a small amount of resistant starch, but the other ...