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.

Carbs have admittedly gotten a bad rap over the past few years, with too many people giving bagels, pasta, and other deliciously carby foods the side-eye. But there’s a growing movement among ...

Cornstarch, also called maize starch or corn flour in the U.S., is the starch found in corn grains. It is a fine, white powder made from the endosperm or the starchy part of corn kernels. It's created ...

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 ...

The name "starch" comes from its primary ingredient—cassava starch, which is extracted from cassava tubers. Starch is a type of swallow made from processed cassava. Unlike other cassava-based swallows ...

A recent study published in the journal Foods discusses the effects of starch structure on human health. Study: Effects of the Molecular Structure of Starch in Foods on Human Health. Image Credit: ...

A resistant-starch supplement has been linked to weight loss in a new study. Resistant starch is a hard-to-digest fiber thought to boost gut health. It occurs naturally in certain foods too, such as ...

Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain has explained why cooled rice acts as a fibre-rich food, compared to freshly cooked rice.