Can Chilled Pasta, Potatoes, and Rice Actually Support Easier Digestion, Deeper Sleep, and Clearer Thinking?

A new review in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests resistant starch may help support blood sugar control and reduce inflammation. Unlike refined carbs that spike blood sugar, this type resists digestion and feeds gut bacteria instead, which may explain its growing buzz. You’ll find it in foods like beans and leftover rice, but experts say it works best alongside an overall fiber-rich diet.