variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Hall also emphasizes that eating lots of vegetables and fruits is important not just to boost carbs but also to ensure the body is getting enough micronutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Overnight oats provide more protein and complex carbs, offering steady energy and support for muscle repair.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Hoffman’s high-protein breakfast, paired with energizing carbs, proves that even the simplest meals can fuel elite athletes through the toughest training blocks.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
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In general, French toast contains a slightly higher carb content than pancakes, so pancakes are easier to fit into a low-carb diet.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Hall also emphasizes that eating lots of vegetables and fruits is important not just to boost carbs but also to ensure the body is getting enough micronutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Overnight oats provide more protein and complex carbs, offering steady energy and support for muscle repair.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Hoffman’s high-protein breakfast, paired with energizing carbs, proves that even the simplest meals can fuel elite athletes through the toughest training blocks.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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