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 ...

Starchy foods get a bad rap. White bread and potatoes are devoid of nutrients, critics say, while the Paleo crowd eschews legumes and grains as unnecessary for the “ideal” human diet. But resistant ...

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 ...

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