Overview. Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. Both simple and complex carbohydrates are turned to glucose (blood sugar) in the body and are used as energy.
A turtle is an animal in armor. Much of its body lies within a protective shell, which has openings for the turtle's four chunky legs, short tail, and head. When danger threatens, many turtles pull legs, tail, and head into the shell.
Sea legs is the ability to walk steadily on the deck of a boat or ship. The phrase is used as a metaphor for adjusting to living/travelling at sea. Sea legs may also refer to: 1  Illusion of motion felt on dry land after spending time at sea. 2  Sealegs, a brand of amphibious vehicle, capable of traversing land and water.