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carbohydrate

[kahr-boh-hahy-dreyt, -buh-] / ˌkɑr boʊˈhaɪ dreɪt, -bə- /


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Other popular supplements include carbohydrate gels, which Close says were key in the first sub-two hour marathon run earlier this year by Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

In the study, mice ate a high fat, low carbohydrate diet and ran regularly on exercise wheels.

From Science Daily Mar. 9, 2026

Incorporating carbohydrate quality into dietary strategies may be an important step in reducing dementia risk and supporting long term brain health.

From Science Daily Jan. 27, 2026

I think he found it hard getting the volume of carbohydrate drink into him, because he was sweating so quickly.

From Barron's Dec. 18, 2025

Sweetness is a sign that a food is a rich source of carbohydrate energy.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Kerr also worked with a chef and nutritionist who fed him plenty of carbohydrates and protein but also raw vegetables to boost overall health.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

It generally limits refined carbohydrates, heavily processed products, and foods high in added sugar.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

“High-protein diets and fueling with carbohydrates for matches. Nutritional strategies have changed considerably in the last 10-15 years.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Somewhere in the back of my mind lurked the memory of soy-butter corn ramen, another reminder that corn, umami, fat and slurpable carbohydrates have always gotten along beautifully.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Suddenly millions of Americans gave up bread and other carbohydrates and started eating mainly meat.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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