If you've been struggling with bloating, gas, or cramping after meals and have gone down the rabbit hole of low-FODMAP diets ...

One of the easiest and most common methods to remove surface starch is soaking raw, cut potatoes in cold water. After peeling and slicing the potatoes, place them in a bowl of cold water for at least ...

Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase) is an enzyme of the α-amylase family, which uses a double displacement mechanism to process α-linked glucose polymers. We have determined two X-ray structures ...

If you want to prevent blood sugar spikes and keep your energy levels steady, throwing foods like white rice or pasta into the freezer before eating them can help. Cooking, freezing, and reheating ...

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Cai Tao, one of the first authors of the study, shows the sample of the starch. [Photo/Xinhua] Chinese scientists have created starch, a type of complex carbohydrate found in plants, using carbon ...

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A fasting blood sugar test result under 99 mg/dL is considered normal, while 126 mg/dL or higher confirms diabetes. The A1C test measures your average blood sugar over two to three months, with 6.5% ...

You don't need to retest for COVID-19 if your symptoms have cleared or are improving. A positive PCR test may still occur weeks later, but it doesn't mean you're contagious. A positive COVID-19 test ...