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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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
One of the three macronutrients—along with carbs and fats—protein famously offers a post-workout boost, but that’s not all.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 31 Jan. 2025
Restoring carbs after intense physical activity is necessary to maintain your glycogen stores, a source of energy that helps fuel your muscles so that you can be energized enough for your next workout.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Silverfish are also attracted to food sources rich in carbs and proteins, such as paper, cardboard, paint, fabric, and furniture.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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When there are no carbs or fats, the body breaks down protein for energy.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
One of the three macronutrients—along with carbs and fats—protein famously offers a post-workout boost, but that’s not all.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 31 Jan. 2025
Restoring carbs after intense physical activity is necessary to maintain your glycogen stores, a source of energy that helps fuel your muscles so that you can be energized enough for your next workout.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Silverfish are also attracted to food sources rich in carbs and proteins, such as paper, cardboard, paint, fabric, and furniture.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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