Resistant starch: the carb that can support your gut

🥔 Not all carbohydrates behave the same way. Resistant starch is a type of carb that resists digestion in the small intestine and instead feeds beneficial gut bacteria in the colon.

🧪 When gut bacteria ferment resistant starch, they produce short chain fatty acids that support gut lining integrity, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation control. This process also plays a role in appetite regulation and metabolic health.
Foods like cooked and cooled potatoes, rice, lentils, green bananas, and oats contain resistant starch. Preparation matters just as much as food choice.

🔧 Tip: Try cooking starchy foods, letting them cool, and then reheating gently. This increases resistant starch content and can improve digestion for many people.