: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
Example Sentences
a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
Recent Examples on the WebComplex carbohydrate options include whole grain bread and tortillas, pasta, quinoa and other cooked grains, fruits and vegetables. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Complex carbohydrate options include whole grain bread and tortillas, pasta, quinoa and other cooked grains, fruits and vegetables. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 These crunchy cheese bites boast 11 grams of protein and only 1 gram of carbohydrate per serving.Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that ferments in the large intestines and acts like a prebiotic to feed the good bacteria in the gut. Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Cookies, crackers, white bread, and other refined carbohydrate products also quickly spike your blood sugar, which triggers an inflammatory response as your body tries to bring blood glucose levels down to normal. Barbara Brody, Fortune, 16 July 2022 In the presence of oxygen, mitochondria break down carbohydrate, fat, and protein into usable energy. Jeff Gaudette, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2019 That’s causing a carbohydrate letdown of sorts when the tab arrives. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2022 By slowing down carbohydrate absorption, this extract helps to manage blood sugar levels.The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 See More