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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Eat more complex carbohydrates, which increase tryptophan.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made of long chains of simple sugar molecules, or monosaccharides.
—Paul McClure 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
Instead, choose a breakfast high in protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats to help fuel your morning and keep you feeling full.13
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—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 31 May 2025
Oatmeal also contains complex carbohydrates, which are helpful in fueling the brain, cells and muscles, says Bonci.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made of long chains of simple sugar molecules, or monosaccharides.
—Paul McClure 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2025
Instead, choose a breakfast high in protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats to help fuel your morning and keep you feeling full.13
Is Fasting Healthy?
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 31 May 2025
Oatmeal also contains complex carbohydrates, which are helpful in fueling the brain, cells and muscles, says Bonci.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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