"Carb load" means to eat a lot of carbohydrates (like bread, pasta, or rice) before an intense physical activity, like a long run or a marathon, to give your body extra energy to perform well.
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«carb»
«load»
Sentences with «carb load»
- I have been a fan of carb loading with beets before a race ever since. (nutritionfacts.org)
- By staying consistent with the keto diet, incorporating fasting, and adding protein / carb load days, you can stay within the coveted fat - burning zone and continue to shed pounds. (drpompa.com)
- Obviously there's no rule against eating these items together, but it does seem like a very high carb load for one meal, especially when you throw in a brownie to boot. (thelunchtray.com)
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