"The Science Behind Gut Health: Unveiling the Power of Cooked, Cooled, and Reheated Quinoa"
Dr. Leena Hilakivi-Clarke, a nutrition expert, shares her favorite gut-healthy recipe that includes cooked and cooled quinoa. Cooling carbohydrates like rice, potatoes, and quinoa turns them into resistant starches, also known as microbiota-accessible carbohydrates (MACs), which are beneficial for gut health. The recipe also includes fermented cabbage, chickpeas, and other health-promoting ingredients. MACs, when ingested, stimulate the production of metabolites that support the immune system and metabolic pathways in cells.