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How can eating resistant starch protect me from disease?

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How can eating resistant starch protect me from disease?

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Studies show there is a link between eating a diet high in resistant starches, and a decreased risk of illnesses like cancer and diabetes. Watch gastroenterologist Robynne Chutkan, MD, explain how resistant carbs work to protect us from disease.

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