“Resistant Starch” Can Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
If you’re worried about red meat increasing your risk of colorectal cancer, you might find some help a little farther down the picnic table. Â
A study in ‘cancer prevention research’ suggests that so-called “resistant starch” in some foods can reduce levels of molecules linked to cancer. Â
“Resistant starch” can be found in foods like lentils, beans and cooked-then-cooled potatoes — including potato salad.