"Refined starches" refers to carbohydrates that have been processed and stripped of their natural fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These are often found in foods like white bread, pasta, and pastries. Full definition
Often when people gain weight from a vegetarian diet, it's because they've replaced meat with refined starches, processed foods, and sweets. (mindbodygreen.com)
The first step is to eliminate all sugar and refined starches from your diet. (idmprogram.com)
Many gluten free flour blends use lots of refined starches and gums that I try to avoid — and many gluten - free recipes rely on refined sugars to achieve a good texture. (realfoodkosher.com)