Starchy foods are an essential part of a balanced diet. They can be eaten every day, in the form of bread, pasta, rice, semolina or potatoes. But did you know that their complete or semi-complete ...

The endosperm contains mainly starch and protein. About 60% to 70% of the protein in corn is in the endosperm. This is where distillers grains comes from (after the starch is fermented for ethanol).

And use dried herbs instead of fresh herbs. Remember the plate rule-- 50% veggies, 25% protein, and 25% grains and starches. When it comes to dessert, choose fruit. And don't forget, move your ...

Instead, the main reason to rinse rice is to remove excess starch. You may have noticed this fine white film that coats each grain of rice—and your fingers, if you reach into the bag and pull ...