Study Says Don’t Skip Out On Potatoes For White Rice—Here’s Why

And starchy vegetables, in general, are great for gut and hormonal health. As registered dietitian Ella Davar, R.D., CDN, previously told mindbodygreen, between their gut-healthy fiber and other nutrients like calcium, iron, and B vitamins, “starchy vegetables in moderation are a necessary part of a healthy, balanced diet.” Bonus points if you eat them after you’ve cooked and cooled them, a process that increases their resistant starch content.