The benefits of Resistant Starch

So what’s so great about resistant starch?

Let’s look:

It's a type of carbohydrate that can have some pretty amazing benefits for our bodies! Before I get into the benefits, let me explain how we get resistant starch.
During cooking, the starch in starchy foods, such as rice, potatoes, and legumes are gelatinized, meaning it absorbs water and becomes more easily digestible. However, when these foods are cooled, the starch molecules begin to reassociate and form a more ordered structure, which is more resistant to digestion. It's important for starch to cool down to become resistant because the process of cooling allows the starch to undergo retrogradation - this is then resistance starch. Unlike other types of carbohydrates, which are quickly broken down into glucose and absorbed into the bloodstream, resistant starch resists digestion in the small intestine and passes through to the large intestine, where it's fermented by gut bacteria. Once in the large intestine, resistant starch acts as a prebiotic, feeding the beneficial bacteria in our gut and promoting a healthy microbiome.This fermentation process produces short-chain fatty acids, which are absorbed into the bloodstream and used as energy by the body. 

Because resistant starch is not broken down into glucose, it doesn't cause a spike in blood sugar levels, and therefore doesn't trigger an insulin response.This makes resistant starch an excellent choice for people who are looking to manage their blood sugar levels, especially those with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. It also means that resistant starch can be a good option for weight management, as they provide a source of energy (so a good natural way to support adrenal fatigue) without causing a spike in insulin levels that can lead to fat storage.

Studies have also shown that resistant starch will reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. Foods naturally higher in resistant starch include sweet potatoes/kumera (my personal fav) unripe bananas and rice.
But basically you can take any complex carbohydrate and make it resistant by allowing it to cool, making it better. (So think butternut, carrots, basically ground veg and think cooking today for a meal tomorrow).
So, if you're looking for a way to improve your gut bacteria and gut health, manage your blood sugar levels, control your weight, calm your adrenals and reduce your risk of chronic diseases, give resistant starch a try! I can personally testify to how this daily addition helped me in a battle with excess cortisol and hormonal struggles!