variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in carbs, which may benefit muscle maintenance and weight loss.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Diets high in carbs may increase air trapped in the lungs.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Potatoes Potatoes, including sweet potatoes, are a rich source of energy-sustaining carbs.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Photo : Lauren Tamaki Pasta Alla Ruota Commonly known as cheese-wheel pasta, pasta alla ruota is a mouthwatering, eyes-widening way to present a heap of carbs to a crowd.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in carbs, which may benefit muscle maintenance and weight loss.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Diets high in carbs may increase air trapped in the lungs.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Potatoes Potatoes, including sweet potatoes, are a rich source of energy-sustaining carbs.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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