Examples of nutritious in a Sentence
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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In their most basic form, overnight oats can be a very nutritious breakfast.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Marinara Marinara sauce is made with nutritious, blood sugar-friendly ingredients, including tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Both nuts are nutritious and versatile, so choose based on your taste preference, health goals, and budget.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
In early summer, small but nutritious berries (which humans can eat, too) are enjoyed by over 35 species of birds, including cedar waxwings, robins, catbirds, thrushes, and Baltimore orioles.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Marinara Marinara sauce is made with nutritious, blood sugar-friendly ingredients, including tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Both nuts are nutritious and versatile, so choose based on your taste preference, health goals, and budget.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
In early summer, small but nutritious berries (which humans can eat, too) are enjoyed by over 35 species of birds, including cedar waxwings, robins, catbirds, thrushes, and Baltimore orioles.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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nutritious
adjective
nu·tri·tious
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs 
: providing nutrients : nourishing
Medical Definition
nutritious
adjective
nu·tri·tious
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs
: providing nourishment
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