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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Verywell Health,
5 July 2026
Cardiologists and dietitians say several familiar staples of the American diet, from red meat to refined carbs, are the ones most likely to push LDL cholesterol in the wrong direction.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Roughly 3,500 calories, 530 grams of carbs and about 400 grams of sugar in three hours.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Pairing carbs with protein and fiber can improve blood sugar response after eating.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Aim for 20–40 grams of protein at breakfast to improve fullness and blood sugar control, and choose fiber-rich carbs to avoid spikes and crashes.
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Verywell Health,
5 July 2026
Cardiologists and dietitians say several familiar staples of the American diet, from red meat to refined carbs, are the ones most likely to push LDL cholesterol in the wrong direction.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Roughly 3,500 calories, 530 grams of carbs and about 400 grams of sugar in three hours.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Pairing carbs with protein and fiber can improve blood sugar response after eating.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2026
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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