as in nutritional
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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Recent Examples of nutritious
Reynolds also is asking lawmakers to codify a requirement that Iowa HHS apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Summer EBT waivers in favor of state initiatives to provide low-income Iowans with nutritious foods.
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Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Both chlorella and spirulina are nutritious types of algae that can be taken in supplement form.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
While insulin levels aren’t solely determined by lifestyle habits like consistent exercise and a nutritious diet, the findings suggest that taking steps to lower insulin levels could ease the perimenopause and menopause experience.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2026
Frozen orange juice concentrate was developed by the National Research Corporation to supply World War II soldiers with nutritious food.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
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Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Both chlorella and spirulina are nutritious types of algae that can be taken in supplement form.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
While insulin levels aren’t solely determined by lifestyle habits like consistent exercise and a nutritious diet, the findings suggest that taking steps to lower insulin levels could ease the perimenopause and menopause experience.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Feb. 2026
Frozen orange juice concentrate was developed by the National Research Corporation to supply World War II soldiers with nutritious food.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
Adjective
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From a nutritional standpoint, collagen supplements function primarily as another source of protein.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Freeze-drying reduces the weight and volume of food by removing the water content while preserving nutritional value and taste, which are critical factors for space travel.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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People should also limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, dyes, low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners and artificial preservatives, the new guidelines said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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