How to Use carb in a Sentence

carb

noun
  • The trick was to lay off carbs.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Meat, cheese, fruit, veggie, carb, [and] sweet.
    — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Like many other seeds, chia seeds are low in carbs and make a great snack.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
  • This starchy carb is also a good source of copper.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Protein is tougher for your body to digest than carbs.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Eat protein with complex carbs and healthy fats.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
  • Eat protein with complex carbs and healthy fats.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Snacks with quick-acting carbs can help treat a blood sugar crash.
    — Debra Manzella, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Pairing a carb with a protein or fat will keep them fuller for longer.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Keep this plain for a low-carb snack, or add dried fruits for some carbs and sweetness.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Look for snacks that include a mix of protein, healthy carbs, and fiber.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Look for foods that combine fiber with healthy proteins, carbs, and fats.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Not that ▪ Don’t binge on carbs the night before or the day of an event.
    — Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • To find net carbs, subtract the grams of fiber from the grams of carbs per serving.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Going for Olympics gold takes a lot of carb-loading.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • To find net carbs, subtract the grams (g) of fiber from the grams of carbs per serving.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
  • However, not all high-carb foods have the same effect on the body.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
  • Dunking them in hummus or ranch dressing could tack on some carbs as well.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
  • When there are no carbs or fats, the body breaks down protein for energy.
    — Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • When there are no carbs or fats, the body breaks down protein for energy.
    — Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Simple carbs, like white bread and pasta, are broken down fast.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
  • This is especially the case for high-carb snacks.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Other types of bread contain complex carbs and fiber.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Your enzymes can't work on carbs when they're protected by the cell wall.
    — Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Count out the correct number of pieces to equal about 15 grams of carbs.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Salmon contains no carbs and is high in the omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your heart.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Each entrée has a mix of carbs, proteins, and fats, for a well-rounded dish.
    — Kristin Canning, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Do not be afraid to indulge in a sweet treat or extra carbs during this time of the month.
    — News & Views, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Choose snacks that include protein instead of carbs alone.
    — Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Wright avoids simple carbs such as white bread which can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025

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