How to Use carb in a Sentence

carb

noun
Definition of carbnext
  • Not that ▪ Don’t binge on carbs the night before or the day of an event.
    — Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Cut back on high-carb foods like bread, pasta, and rice.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Swap in Stevia for the sugar to lighten the carb load even more.
    — Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Enjoy without the roll and heavy dressings to keep it low in carbs and healthy.
    — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • The carb-heavy daytime menu is where the restaurant excels.
    — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 June 2022
  • Pairing a carb with a protein or fat will keep them fuller for longer.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
  • There are three types of carbs: complex carbs, simple carbs, and fiber.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • Snacks with quick-acting carbs can help treat a blood sugar crash.
    — Debra Manzella, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2023
  • While on the move, carb-heavy snacks like gels, chews, stroopwafels, and electrolytes are key to avoid bonking.
    — Andy Cochrane, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Shouldn’t there be some more carbs to soak up all the booze the Globes are so notorious for serving?
    — Vulture, 7 Jan. 2024
  • It’s been a bit of a trying day and a carb-heavy dinner sounds comforting.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Nearly 40% of Americans think low fat and low carb diets are good for the.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
  • In the middle is cheese, bacon and sauce—no vegetables or carbs here.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Use Keto Snack Size tortillas (to keep carbs and calories down).
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Lynn tries to load up on carbs that taste great and provide energy before a game.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
  • Pecans Among tree nuts, these pie stars contain the lowest in carbs (four grams per ounce compared to 6 for almonds and 9 for cashews).
    — Jill Waldbieser, Men's Health, 5 May 2023
  • Just check the labels for sugar or carb and sodium content.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Health, 7 Mar. 2023
  • And dinner is fish or chicken, a complex carb like sweet potatoes, and some greens.
    — Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Your body needs carbs to convert into the energy your cells need.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The idea is to keep the plant from photosynthesizing and adding to its carb reserves.
    — oregonlive, 25 June 2022
  • For a dose of garden flavor, this carb creation calls for fresh thyme, basil, or rosemary.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2023
  • Then take a look at carb counting, portion sizes, and adding in some exercise.
    — Noel Cody, Essence, 25 June 2021
  • Women have to deal with carb or fat cravings that can quickly put them off their diet.
    — Dallas News, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The girls who summered on Nantucket and eschewed carbs?
    — Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • These foods and drinks may contain other carbs, so make sure to check the nutrition fact label.
    — Brierley Horton, Ms, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Fatty foods, for example, stay in the stomach longer than proteins and carbs do.
    — Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Using a whey product also boosts your protein without a lot of calories in the form of carbs and fats, Smith-Ryan says.
    — Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
  • And pairing your carbs with protein and fat—like salmon and some avocado—can help for the same reason.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Eating chickpeas with a meal heavy in carbs helps offset blood sugar spikes.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 24 Sep. 2023

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