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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Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Do not be afraid to indulge in a sweet treat or extra carbs during this time of the month.
—News & Views, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
There are three types of carbs: complex carbs, simple carbs, and fiber.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Compared with compound proteins, isolates contain more protein and less fat, carbs, and lactose, the latter of which can cause GI distress and digestion issues for some, Dr. Titchenal explains.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
Complex carbs are found naturally in whole grains, vegetables, and legumes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Swap in Stevia for the sugar to lighten the carb load even more.
—Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
Think options rich in simple carbs, like toast or crackers, which can soothe your bubbly bowels.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
Chuckles and carbs, no more For 38 years, Frogy’s Donuts doled out sweet treats, sweeter smiles and a sense of community to new and loyal customers.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
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Using a whey product also boosts your protein without a lot of calories in the form of carbs and fats, Smith-Ryan says.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Do not be afraid to indulge in a sweet treat or extra carbs during this time of the month.
—News & Views, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
There are three types of carbs: complex carbs, simple carbs, and fiber.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Compared with compound proteins, isolates contain more protein and less fat, carbs, and lactose, the latter of which can cause GI distress and digestion issues for some, Dr. Titchenal explains.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
Complex carbs are found naturally in whole grains, vegetables, and legumes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
Swap in Stevia for the sugar to lighten the carb load even more.
—Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
Think options rich in simple carbs, like toast or crackers, which can soothe your bubbly bowels.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
Chuckles and carbs, no more For 38 years, Frogy’s Donuts doled out sweet treats, sweeter smiles and a sense of community to new and loyal customers.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
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