Resistant starch may help ‘prevent cancer’ – here’s how to get more into your diet

As research reveals more about the powerful health benefits of fermentable fibre, Katie Wright talks to nutrition experts about dietary sources.

Try eating a slightly green banana to get more resistant starch into your diet

Most people wait until bananas turn yellow before eating them, but a new study suggests eating the fruit while it’s still green could have some interesting health benefits.

That’s because unripened bananas contain more resistant starch, which according to research from the Universities of Newcastle and Leeds, may reduce the risk of certain cancers in some people.