How to Use complex carbohydrate in a Sentence

complex carbohydrate

noun

• Lentils are high in fiber and complex carbohydrates while low in fat and calories.
  — Kelly Heisler, Cincinnati.com, 16 Apr. 2018
• This comes from the mung beans, which are full of polysaccharides—a complex carbohydrate that reads sweet on our tongues.
  — Alison Roman, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2018
• Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrate that your body cannot digest.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
• Then a quarter of your plate should be for complex carbohydrates that are fiber-rich, such as quinoa or potatoes.
  — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
• But complex carbohydrates, like those found in whole grain breads, grains like quinoa and farro, and yes, fruits, veggies, and dairy, are all part of a healthy diet.
  — Amy Marturana, SELF, 6 Jan. 2018
• These tools are genes that can break down some of the complex carbohydrate molecules in seaweed.
  — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2010
• The meals contain a balance of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and lean meats.
  — Carlos Frías, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• The meals contain a balance of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and lean meats.
  — Carlos Frías, miamiherald, 6 Sep. 2017
• Plus, all three healthy macronutrients found in this tree nut—fat, complex carbohydrate in the way of fiber, and protein—work to slow down digestion, dulling the blood sugar response.
  — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
• Some, such as those from complex carbohydrates and fiber, will likely provide more satiety, keeping you fuller throughout the day.
  — Sarah Garone, Health, 10 July 2023
• Both are fiber-packed, gluten-free sources of complex carbohydrates that give you long-lasting energy and steady blood sugar levels.
  — Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 24 Nov. 2014
• Therefore your post-workout meal should be high in complex carbohydrates that break down slowly and loaded with healthy protein.
  — SELF, 7 Aug. 2019
• To avoid this problem, Hines suggests eating a healthy breakfast filled with proteins, complex carbohydrates, and some fats.
  — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 27 Nov. 2019
• First the team looked for telltale starch grains (complex carbohydrates), found in most plant tissues, including cacao.
  — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Oct. 2018
• Brown rice protein is also a complete protein and is rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber, but may not be suitable for those who minimize grains in their diet.
  — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
• Underneath the lazy demeanor of a cow is a complex digestive system that transforms grass into the complex carbohydrates cows need to live.
  — National Geographic, 3 July 2019
• So what is glucose? ►Refined starches, also known as complex carbohydrates, are chains of glucose molecules and have long been known to trigger this rapid spike in blood glucose.
  — Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
• And because that canopy is the face that a cell shows to the world, these complex carbohydrates, or glycans, play a critical role in its encounters and interactions with other cells or molecules.
  — Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2020
• During high exertion, the body burns mainly glycogen, a complex carbohydrate structure used to store energy in the muscles and liver.
  — Cameron Cook, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2022
• Brown rice is a complex carbohydrate that provides long-lasting energy, making these treats perfect for an active pup.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
• Potatoes are largely made of complex carbohydrates, which take longer to digest and give more lasting energy than simple sugars.
  — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
• Pasta Pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrates, which provide us with sustained energy.
  — Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
• Their recipes may contain complex carbohydrates like sweet potatoes, offering a good source of energy for your pup during their battle against cancer.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
• The two different types of carbohydrates are known as simple or complex carbohydrates.
  — Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
• But Sassos believes cutting out nutrient-dense veggies and other complex carbohydrates could do damage to much more than just your waistline.
  — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2020
• Lentils are also an inexpensive source of protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.
  — Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2020
• The habits implemented by the participants: Diet: A vegan diet rich in complex carbohydrates and whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, soy products, nuts, and seeds.
  — Leo Schwartz, Fortune Well, 7 June 2024
• Research from the British Journal of Nutrition shows the complex carbohydrates in oats can help improve insulin sensitivity.
  — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
• In the latter, the exam looks for elevated levels of heparan sulfate, a complex carbohydrate that accumulates in the body of those with Sanfilippo syndrome.
  — Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2023
• The American Diabetes Association recommends filling half your plate with non-starchy vegetables, a quarter of it with complex carbohydrates and the last quarter with a source of protein.
  — Kaitlyn Phoenix, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 21 Oct 2024