How to Use nutritious in a Sentence

nutritious

adjective
  • The food was both nutritious and delicious.
  • Brown rice is well known as a nutritious food—but does this whole grain have a dark side for health?
    Sarah Garone, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Toss him in a ditch, and watch this coin turn into nutritious mulch—a win-win.
    Nate Odenkirk, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Poorer people in the U.S. tend to have less access to nutritious foods than the wealthy.
    Bret Stetka, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2020
  • True, the produce aisle is home to some of the most nutritious food in the supermarket.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Healthy smoothie recipes Want to make a tasty and nutritious smoothie but don’t know where to start?
    USA TODAY, 16 July 2023
  • Being able to zero in on nutritious meals is a matter of life and death.
    Christine Picard, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2023
  • And as in more mature vegetables, researchers have found that that the brighter the color, the more nutritious the plant.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Frozen berries are just as nutritious since they're put on ice at the peak of freshness, Hyman adds.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2022
  • In fact, some people think the leaves are nutritious snacks for some livestock.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The drive, which runs through November, aims to raise funds and fill the college pantries with healthy, nutritious food.
    Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Dollar stores can be a place to shop for nutritious meals without breaking the bank.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Whole Grains Whole grains such as oats can be part of a balanced diet and are nutritious for both you and the baby.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Brown lentils take on a North African flair in this healthy and nutritious vegan meal.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 26 Aug. 2020
  • But at one end, each seed has a yellow nodule full of fats that are nutritious for young ants.
    Leslie Nemo, Scientific American, 29 June 2021
  • These fun and vibrant lunchbox ideas are made up of classic recipes with a nutritious kick to them.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
  • To close the hunger gap in North Texas by providing access to nutritious food.
    Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2020
  • The birds love the highly nutritious nuts and can quickly destroy a harvest.
    Timothy Branning, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Trust Pupper Fuel for dog food that is both tasty and nutritious for your best friend.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2023
  • There’s no guarantee that eggs will go back to being one of the cheapest and most nutritious foods.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Take your pick and rest assured: fuss-free nutritious dining is just a few clicks away.
    Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2020
  • My point is to experiment and do what feels right and nutritious for you.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
  • There’s not a better snack to take with you in the boat or to your treestand than delicious, nutritious beef jerky!
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 22 Nov. 2020
  • Make this soup more nutritious by stirring in baby spinach or frozen peas along with the pasta.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Dip them in chocolate for a decadent (but still nutritious) dessert.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2023
  • But getting kids to eat nutritious food can be a challenge.
    Marlene B. Schwartz, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
  • Here's a look at a few of most famous temples dishing out tasty, nutritious food to the masses.
    Rakesh Kumar, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Her goal is to help people improve their health through whole foods and a nutritious diet.
    Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • But within the planet’s deep recesses — thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface off the US West Coast — the gas can be transformed into a nutritious meal.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
  • Eat mindfully: Take advantage of your home base to prepare nutritious meals.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

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