EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 17 MIN
The Gut-Friendly Carb Linked to Longer Life
from One Health Tweak a Week Podcast · host Ben Jones MD PhD
Not all carbs are created equal - and one type might just feed your gut, steady your blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and reduce your risk of cancer.This week, we dive into resistant starch: what it is, where to find it, and why it’s a nutritional sleeper hit.You’ll learn:* Why some starches act more like fibre (and why that matters)* What happens when you cook, chill and reheat your carbs* Which humble foods consistently show up in longevity studies* Why Big Food is jumping on the resistant starch bandwagon* And how to tweak your meals to support your microbiome (without buying anything weird)No gimmicks. No fibre-fortified snacks. Just better carbs.This isn’t just starch. It’s strategy. Get full access to One Health Tweak a Week at newsletter.onehealthtweakaweek.com/subscribe
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The Gut-Friendly Carb Linked to Longer Life
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