A large group of organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as the body's primary source of energy, including sugars, starches, and fiber.
From 'carbo-' (carbon) plus 'hydrate' (water). The term was coined in the 19th century when chemists noticed these compounds had a general formula suggesting 'hydrated carbon.'
The foods you crave most—bread, pasta, fruit, chocolate—are all carbohydrates, and your brain alone burns through about 120 grams daily just to think, remember, and feel; they're not the enemy despite what some diets claim.
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