How to Use carbohydrate in a Sentence

carbohydrate

noun
  • Carry a quick source of carbohydrate with you at all times, just in case.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Then add the right amount of carbohydrate — about ½ cup to a cup for most people.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 8 July 2019
  • Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn't digest.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
  • There is no one-size-fits-all amount for daily carbohydrate needs.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Keep in mind that sugar-free does not mean carbohydrate-free.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The skin of a potato is loaded with some of that same carbohydrate mise en place.
    — Ali Bouzari, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Each brand has a few grams of carbohydrates and very little sugar per can.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 16 Sep. 2019
  • These carbohydrates are linked only in their ring forms.
    — Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • After the carbohydrate-rich piña is cut from its stalk, its long, spiky leaves are cut away from the heart.
    — Mark Seal, WSJ, 19 June 2018
  • In turn, rinsing this away may help get rid of some of those gas-causing carbohydrates.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Swap out low-fiber carbohydrates, like white bread, with higher-fiber sources such as whole-grain bread.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 6 June 2026
  • The keto diet is high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • For anyone who is averse to starchy carbohydrates, this vegetable is a boon.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Staving off all sources of carbohydrates in the long term isn't sustainable for most.
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2020
  • That's because the carbohydrates in fruit can cause blood sugar to rise.
    — Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Keep in mind that one serving of fruit equals about 15 grams of carbohydrates.
    — Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 June 2023
  • One cup of cooked brown rice contains just over 50 grams of carbohydrates.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 1 May 2026
  • The food had a healthy balance of fat, carbohydrates and protein.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
    — Danielle Zickl, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Your meals should have a balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 28, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
  • On the flip side, white bread is a good source of carbohydrates – about 13 grams in a single slice.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 May 2025
  • This means that calories and carbohydrates can quickly add up.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Without it, the carbohydrates and sugars in the fruit may lead to a blood sugar spike.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
  • If your race is in the morning, eat a high-carbohydrate breakfast, such as a bagel or oatmeal.
    — Laurel Leicht, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Starch is a type of carbohydrate made of long chains of sugar molecules.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
  • White bread is made up of carbohydrates that our bodies need for energy.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • These are carbohydrates found in some foods that are not well-absorbed in the small intestine.
    — Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 26 May 2024
  • This will likely come in the form of carbohydrates, like glycogen in the muscles.
    — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
  • Let’s say you are intrigued and want to try a lower carbohydrate intake.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that doesn’t get digested by our bodies.
    — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

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