starchy

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Because they are dense and starchy, eating large amounts can slow the rate at which the stomach empties, a condition known as gastroparesis, or in rare situations, cause a complete blockage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Andrew says the "worst offenders" include cereal, scrambled eggs, or starchy food with protein-heavy residues.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Another starchy favorite is the mashed sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

It’s hard to say what percentage of households will be participating in the starchy giveaway on Friday, but we seem to be reaching what could be dubbed the peak of potato.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

At first she smells of her freshly ironed uniform, but then I smell the faint scent of cigarettes and oily food lingering behind her starchy presence.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi