Revealed: Popular Christmas leftover could help with weight loss and improve gut health, experts say
Revealed: Popular Christmas leftover could help with weight loss and improve gut health, experts say
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It's not uncommon for budding Christmas Day chefs to end up making too much food for their families on the big day. And with the many elements of a festive spread - along with a giant roasted turkey - many guests find themselves too full to finish their plates.
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In order not to prevent food waste, Boxing Day has become a time where broods feast on gravy-soaked leftovers. While noshing down on side dishes from the winter holidays is a favoured pastime of many, researchers have also revealed that there is one unexpected plate which could aid weight loss and improve digestion.
According to a study which was published in Nature journal earlier this year, eating cold roast potatoes could help you kick-off any New Year's resolution health goals early. This is due to the resistant starch found in roasties, which is also present in raw oats and slightly green bananas.
Resistant starch is found in foods that have been cooked and then cooled - and can help regulate blood sugar levels. Research showed that individuals who upped their intake of resistant starch over eight weeks lost approximately 2.8kg, which is nearly half a stone.
Eating chilled roast potatoes can aid weight loss and improve digestion, according to a study which was published in Nature journal earlier this year. Stock image used. Scientists also found that resistant starch positively affects the gut microbiome and reduces inflammation.
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