Dialysis: The process of removing waste products and excess fluid from the body. Dialysis is necessary when the kidneys are not able to adequately filter the blood.
A resistant starch is a starch that resists this enzymatic action and doesnât break down into sugar molecules. For example, raw cornstarch contains a fair amount of resistant starch. If you were to put some in your mouth and chew on it, it wouldnât start to taste sweet no matter how long you chewed it.
Resistant starch is starch that literally âresistsâ digestion. Just like fiber, resistant starch helps regulate blood sugar, assists in weight-management, and reduces symptoms of constipation. Even better, says SELF, black beansâ dark color is an indicator of their rich level of antioxidants. In fact, SELF reports, black beans boast the highest antioxidant level of all beans.