Carbs are foods such as potatoes, pasta, and bread, that contain a lot of carbohydrate.
Eat a wide variety of carbs, fruit, and vegetables.
carb in British English
(kɑːb)
noun
1. short for carburettor
2. short for carbohydrate
carb in American English
(kɑrb)
noun Informal
1.
carburetor
2.
carbohydrate
carb- in American English
(kɑrb)
carbo-
used before a vowel
carboxyl
Examples of 'carb' in a sentence
carb
We try to eat more fats before our expeditions so the body gets used to using fat, not carbs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I don't tend to eat carbs through the week.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's also packed with fibre and minerals, and is low in fat and carbs.
The Sun (2016)
Eating all those carbs will clog up arteries.
The Sun (2014)
These added vitamins help you use carbs and fats better in workouts.
The Sun (2011)
Cutting down on carbs and eating more protein can cause problems.
The Sun (2015)
These include carbs from fruits, vegetables and whole grains such as popcorn.
The Sun (2010)
More protein is needed, along with fruit and carbs to help maintain energy.
The Sun (2016)
No keeping track of carbs, fat or protein.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We're loving that eating carbs on carbs is a thing.
The Sun (2015)
Next to fats, carbs are the most misunderstood part of our diet.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
This is filling and with brown rice, it is a much healthier way to eat carbs.
The Sun (2016)
She has school lunch, but eats carbs and desserts rather than protein.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There are tables of proteins, fats and carbs with clear signs as to how much a player can consume.
The Sun (2016)
More protein and fewer carbs.
The Sun (2014)
Any diet that is restrictive in terms of carbs, fat or protein is not going to work in the long term.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Make sure that you have a good amount of protein and carbs within 20 minutes of your workout for fast absorption and recovery.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I eat a balance of protein and carbs and protein shakes because it's impossible to eat enough protein.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Can be very helpful in controlling insulin resistance and maintaining a healthy weight, promoting a good balance of carbs and proteins and providing essential vitamins and minerals.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
Now I have some carbs and protein within 20 minutes of doing weights.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I eat a high protein diet, with lots of wholegrain carbs, fruit and vegetables andavoid sugary foods.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A regular intake of salad, cereals and pasta provide starchy carbs while eggs, dairy foods and lean meat give me protein.