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Optimizing Health Through Resistant Starches and Vegetable Starters
Resistant starches resist digestion and function like fiber in the body, helping to slow the arrival of glucose molecules into the bloodstream. Starting meals with a plate of vegetables creates a protective mesh in the upper intestine, further reducing the spike in blood glucose levels from the rest of the meal. This practice of having a veggie starter before lunch or dinner is a common habit in various cultures, such as the French 'crudite' and Italian 'antipasti', highlighting the long-standing benefits of incorporating vegetables at the beginning of a meal.