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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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which prevents your pancreas from producing enough of the enzymes needed to digest carbs, proteins, and fats.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Mar. 2026
Nutrition-wise, ube is similar to a plain sweet potato, logging in at 120 calories, 27 g carbs, 4 g fiber, and 1 g protein.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Creatine works best through daily saturation, and protein may be better tolerated in a shake that contains carbs, fiber, and fat.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
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Swap Refined Grains for Whole One of the simplest ways to get more protein as you age is to replace refined carbs (think white pasta or bread) with whole-grain options.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which prevents your pancreas from producing enough of the enzymes needed to digest carbs, proteins, and fats.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Mar. 2026
Nutrition-wise, ube is similar to a plain sweet potato, logging in at 120 calories, 27 g carbs, 4 g fiber, and 1 g protein.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Creatine works best through daily saturation, and protein may be better tolerated in a shake that contains carbs, fiber, and fat.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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