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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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
Nutrition-wise, the recipes were a little high on carbs (white rice, jasmine rice, and pasta) for my taste.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 June 2025
Focuses on high-protein and high-fat foods while minimizing carb sources.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
Most traditional cat food includes wheat or corn as carb fillers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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These carbs can also help replenish glycogen stores that are depleted during strenuous activity.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
Nutrition-wise, the recipes were a little high on carbs (white rice, jasmine rice, and pasta) for my taste.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 June 2025
Focuses on high-protein and high-fat foods while minimizing carb sources.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
Most traditional cat food includes wheat or corn as carb fillers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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