The food was both nutritious and delicious.
opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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Sleep, nutritious meals, hydration, physical activity, and washing hands.—Dr. Mona Amin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025 While oatmeal is often considered a breakfast staple, it can be enjoyed as a nutritious and filling meal at any time of day.—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Dec. 2025 Apples are a nutritious snack all on their own, but adding some natural peanut butter to your plate can help keep your blood sugar balanced and your energy steady.—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025 Eating a nutritious diet can also help reduce health risks associated with a higher waist-to-hip ratio.—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutritious
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Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish
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