complex carbohydrate
noun
: a polysaccharide (such as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units
also
: a food (such as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides
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Balancing protein intake with complex carbohydrates at breakfast can help fuel your day and support healthy blood glucose levels and satiety.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Consider pairing your high-protein breakfast with some complex carbohydrates, like whole-grain toast.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Avoid early dumping syndrome by pairing complex carbohydrates with protein and fiber at meals and separating liquids from solid foods.1
Food Intolerance
Changes in how your body digests and absorbs food may influence food preferences or aversions.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Beans Legumes like beans are full of complex carbohydrates, offering a steady stream of energy after consumption.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Consider pairing your high-protein breakfast with some complex carbohydrates, like whole-grain toast.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Avoid early dumping syndrome by pairing complex carbohydrates with protein and fiber at meals and separating liquids from solid foods.1
Food Intolerance
Changes in how your body digests and absorbs food may influence food preferences or aversions.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Beans Legumes like beans are full of complex carbohydrates, offering a steady stream of energy after consumption.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complex carbohydrate
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“Complex carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complex%20carbohydrate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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