cpmodem's Journal, 04 May 14

So, to continue the resistant starch experiments, I tried unmodified raw potato starch in an ad hoc glucose tolerance test. This time, I wanted to test the effects of the starch on another food. I chose Fage Greek Yogurt. I use Fage a lot and know the glucose load it provides, so it is easy for me to judge the additional load caused by adding an ingredient. I also wanted to test the effects of the raw potato starch on my digestive system, since many folks report unpleasant side effects (gas) from eating it.

I added 24g (2TBS) of the potato starch to 220g of plain Fage Greek Yogurt. The yogurt provided 7g of carbohydrate for which I bolused insulin. The potato starch is labeled as 20g of carbs for the 24g. I did not bolus for the potato starch. After recording my blood glucose reading, I consumed the combination and checked my BG's over a period of 3 hours.

1730 - 78 Start
1800 - 74
1830 - 89 1hr
1900 - 114
1930 - 107 2hr
2000 - 101
2030 - 96 3hr

So, the results show a maximum spike of +36mg/dl after 90 minutes. However, the BG readings started dropping, and by the 3 hr mark, were very close to normal. From this experiment I can't say that the potato starch had much if any effect on my blood sugar. This is good news if it holds up. I'll test in a more controled test with potato starch by itself next time to be sure.

As to the "gas" situation, I am happy to report that I had no unusual increase. I have been taking a high quality raw probiotic for about 6 weeks, and this probably has a lot to do with my non reaction to the added resistant starch.

As far as resistant starches go, raw potato starch appears to be a viable choice for me. As those who have read my past posts on RS know, I haven't always had good results with other sources. I will continue my quest, as recent research is showing there is a close interrelationship between our health and our human microbiome; especially those in the gut. There is very compelling evidence piling up that resistant starch is vitally important to the health of those micro organisms.

76.2 kg Lost so far: 1.8 kg.    Still to go: 0 kg.    Diet followed: 100%.

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1735 kcal

Fat: 104.48g | Prot: 107.14g | Carbs: 95.38g.   Breakfast: Raw Green Plantain, Dymatize Nutrition Elite Egg Protein, coconut milk trader joes, Kirkland Signature Nature's Three Berries, Hershey's Natural Unsweetened Cocoa, Nutmeg (Ground), Cinnamon. Lunch: Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Hot Sausage, Trader Joe's Original Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Kirkland Signature Organic Brown Eggs, Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Portabella Mushrooms, Red Sweet Pepper. Dinner: Low Carb Onion Pockets, Quick'N Eat Fully Cooked Angus Choice Beef Patties, Cos or Romaine Lettuce, Great Value Sweet Pickle Relish, French's Classic Yellow Mustard, Tillamook Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Onions. more...

2576 kcal

Exercise: Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 6 hours, Yard Work (gardening) - 1 hour, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 9 hours. more...