Resistant starch

Resistant starch can support gut health, but individual responses differ.

Strong consensus

For supplementing fermentable fibers.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“baked potato cool it overnight in the refrigerator and then you can eat it the next thing you can even heat it up and it doesn't undo the resistant starch”

a former research biochemist · source video

In their own words

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a former research biochemist conditional
“There is massive variation from person to person in blood glucose response to resistant starch, so cautious trial is advised”

a former research biochemist · source video · 00:00:20

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD recommend
“Resistant starch reduces glucose and insulin peaks while supporting microbiome health and glycogen levels.”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · Instagram post

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator recommend
“These provide fermentable fibers that feed beneficial gut microbiota without impacting blood sugar significantly.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:47:15 sponsored own brand

an Oxford metabolism PhD neutral
“Green bananas provide type two resistant starch but require large quantity and must be consumed raw to preserve resistant starch.”

an Oxford metabolism PhD · source video · 00:26:10

a certified nutrition and mineral coach neutral
“Certain healthy foods can cause gut symptoms and endotoxin release in compromised gut microbiomes, leading to metabolic dysfunction.”

a certified nutrition and mineral coach · Instagram reel · 00:00:00

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Nutrient-dense foods

Nutrient-dense foods are widely embraced for supporting growth, digestion, and overall health.

Strong consensus

“the animal meat and these unprocessed foods that I just mentioned they they're the most convenient punching bag”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:06:30

Regenerative agriculture

Regenerative agriculture supports soil health and more nutritious food for people and planet.

Strong consensus

“there's a movement of regenerative agriculture which is fascinating which is using animals to help build soil which then sequesters carbon retains water and raises animals that have much higher quality meat and don't contribute to climate change and actually help reverse climate change”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:00:00

Meal prep

Meal prep is a warmly recommended habit for nourishing, low-stress eating.

Strong consensus

“if you take two hours on sunday ... cutting up your vegetables cooking in bulk maybe blending a bunch of smoothies ... we literally have all of our green smoothies for the entire week prepared”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:08:30