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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Nutritional properties of sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Whole grains like quinoa, rye, oats, barley, and brown rice provide complex carbohydrates that are digested more slowly.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
The ingredient is more of a complex carbohydrate that can not only be roasted but also turned into a number of products such as gluten-free flour, Sherman says.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Choose whole grains, lean proteins, and low-sodium cheeses and nuts for your board to provide protein, complex carbohydrates, and heart-healthy fats.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Whole grains like quinoa, rye, oats, barley, and brown rice provide complex carbohydrates that are digested more slowly.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
The ingredient is more of a complex carbohydrate that can not only be roasted but also turned into a number of products such as gluten-free flour, Sherman says.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Choose whole grains, lean proteins, and low-sodium cheeses and nuts for your board to provide protein, complex carbohydrates, and heart-healthy fats.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Complex carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complex%20carbohydrate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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