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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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
One serving contains 30 grams of protein, 9 grams of carbs, and 1 gram of saturated fat.22
13.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
This 1996 film starring Marc Anthony, Tony Shalhoub and Minnie Driver is loaded with carbs and involves a failing Italian restaurant that has a single night to turn it all around.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
Pairing turkey with whole-grain bread and mayonnaise made from olive oil will add complex carbs and healthy fats to satisfy you.24 To prevent feeling overly full, try cutting your sandwich in half and eating one half slowly before moving on to the other.3
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—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Silverfish are also attracted to food sources rich in carbs and proteins, such as paper, cardboard, paint, fabric, and furniture.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
One serving contains 30 grams of protein, 9 grams of carbs, and 1 gram of saturated fat.22
13.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
This 1996 film starring Marc Anthony, Tony Shalhoub and Minnie Driver is loaded with carbs and involves a failing Italian restaurant that has a single night to turn it all around.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
Pairing turkey with whole-grain bread and mayonnaise made from olive oil will add complex carbs and healthy fats to satisfy you.24 To prevent feeling overly full, try cutting your sandwich in half and eating one half slowly before moving on to the other.3
11.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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