Ep. 112: The Problems with Resistant Starch and Balancing the Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio (Q&A)

In this episode we discuss: Why you might want to think twice about using resistant starch for blood sugar regulation and gut health Ways to increase or reduce the amount of resistant starch in the foods you eat  How to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health, and why non-resistant starch may also pose a problem The optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio according to the research The calcium paradox and why calcium intake doesn’t increase excitation or calcification The hidden dangers of excess phosphorus intake    Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide   Free Energy Balance Mini-Course: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/   Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/   The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-112-the-problems-with-resistant-starch-and-balancing-the-calcium-to-phosphorus-ratio-qa   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:00 – mainstream health claims about resistant starch and why we disagree 6:15 – whether there are any benefits to including resistant starch in your diet 11:07 – how to tell if resistant starch is negatively impacting your gut health and how to avoid it 16:05 – which starches are easiest to digest and the factors that affect our ability to digest starches optimally 21:38 – why we should pay attention to our calcium to phosphorus ratio and the risks of high parathyroid hormone levels 26:19 – the optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio and the calcium paradox in terms of regulating blood pressure  31:21 – which phosphorus-containing foods we should avoid to optimize bone density  34:36 – the calcium paradox and why consuming calcium doesn’t increase intracellular calcium