complex carbohydrate
noun
: a polysaccharide (such as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units
also
: a food (such as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides
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Choose whole grains, lean proteins, and low-sodium cheeses and nuts for your board to provide protein, complex carbohydrates, and heart-healthy fats.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
It's classified as a complex carbohydrate, meaning it's digested more slowly by the body than simple or refined carbs such as white sugar.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Amylase helps humans digest complex carbohydrates, starting from the moment a starchy food enters the mouth.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
This is because simple sugars cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, and foods high in simple sugars are much less filling than complex carbohydrates due to lower fiber and protein content.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
It's classified as a complex carbohydrate, meaning it's digested more slowly by the body than simple or refined carbs such as white sugar.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Amylase helps humans digest complex carbohydrates, starting from the moment a starchy food enters the mouth.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
This is because simple sugars cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, and foods high in simple sugars are much less filling than complex carbohydrates due to lower fiber and protein content.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Complex carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complex%20carbohydrate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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