When blood glucose levels are too high (or too low), the body is in a state of distress. Normally, glucose works as a source of fuel for all of the cells within the body. But, if not balanced, they can serve as a sort of "slow-acting poison" for the body. Over time, consistent and severe high blood sugar can actually hinder the pancreas' ability to make insulin, which is the body's way of regulating sugar levels naturally. The results can range from mild weight gain to diabetes.

With this new knowledge of carbohydrates' ability to transform into a resistant starch, the doors are opened to new areas of research. One of the most affected topics is diabetes research. Doctors are looking to see which foods may have the potential to be made into resistant starches, which could greatly improve the health of diabetic patients across the world. And with roughly 29 million Americans currently living with diabetes, the impact would be huge.

The discovery of healthy pasta methods is also a potential solution to dietary issues across the world. Pasta is a dietary staple in many different cultures. From Mexico to Morocco, cultures have long been using heavy carbohydrates in many of their traditional dishes. But with such a high amount of carb consumption comes those unpleasant side effects; Weight gain and high blood glucose levels.