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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Still, there’s room in a runner’s diet for both high‑fiber, complex carbohydrates and low‑fiber, refined options.
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Another way to up your chances of falling asleep is to include a small amount of complex carbohydrates in your evening meal or snack.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Oats and quinoa are both popular complex carbohydrate sources that are commonly recommended by nutrition experts.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
But there are many health benefits in choosing more complex carbohydrates and eating more fiber.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
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Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Another way to up your chances of falling asleep is to include a small amount of complex carbohydrates in your evening meal or snack.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Oats and quinoa are both popular complex carbohydrate sources that are commonly recommended by nutrition experts.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Feb. 2026
But there are many health benefits in choosing more complex carbohydrates and eating more fiber.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
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 29 Mar. 2026.
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