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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Oats and quinoa are both popular complex carbohydrate sources that are commonly recommended by nutrition experts.
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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
Sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets provide complex carbohydrates along with alkalizing minerals, supporting steady energy without sharp blood-sugar spikes.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
One big reason is that oats themselves are rich in complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber, particularly beta-glucan.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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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
Sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets provide complex carbohydrates along with alkalizing minerals, supporting steady energy without sharp blood-sugar spikes.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
One big reason is that oats themselves are rich in complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber, particularly beta-glucan.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Complex carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complex%20carbohydrate. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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