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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Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2025
The sleepy-carbs hypothesis is just the start.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
What are some meal-planning strategies to include carbs in your diet, while also preventing blood sugar spikes and crashes?
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
No holiday table in the South feels complete without a generous spread of carbs.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
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For steady blood sugar, experts recommend regular meals, pairing carbs with protein and fiber, and avoiding late-night eating.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2025
The sleepy-carbs hypothesis is just the start.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2025
What are some meal-planning strategies to include carbs in your diet, while also preventing blood sugar spikes and crashes?
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
No holiday table in the South feels complete without a generous spread of carbs.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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