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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Carb intake should come from complex carbohydrates with a low to moderate glycemic index, such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruit.
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
This combination of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and mineral-rich vegetables ensures balanced blood sugar levels throughout the morning.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The health halo has shifted to complex carbohydrates and foods derived from whole wheat.
—Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Fiennes also maintained a diet that was rich in proteins, complex carbohydrates and vegetables.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
This combination of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and mineral-rich vegetables ensures balanced blood sugar levels throughout the morning.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The health halo has shifted to complex carbohydrates and foods derived from whole wheat.
—Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Fiennes also maintained a diet that was rich in proteins, complex carbohydrates and vegetables.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Complex carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complex%20carbohydrate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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