Cold carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta, can be healthier than freshly cooked dishes, according to Finnish nutritionist Marianna Hölttä. When these carbohydrate sources, like potatoes and pasta, cool down, they transform into resistant starch. This process, Hölttä explained, provides a beneficial source of food for gut bacteria. The pot of cold potatoes and the pasta consumed yesterday may have offered greater nutritional benefits compared to their freshly cooked counterparts. Topics: #potatoes #pasta #yesterday Post navigation Oh, how did the mouse get on its back? Well, the cat caught it…(1) The reason why you should always cook potatoes in a larger quantity