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providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins
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Recent Examples of nutrient
Fortunately, drinking coffee on an empty stomach does not affect nutrient absorption.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
But a general guideline is that debris should be removed and the hole refilled with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
In fact, new data suggests that the combination of omega-3 ALA, protein, and polyphenols in walnuts may be a nutrient matrix that supports cognitive benefits when consumed at breakfast time.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Drink aloe vera juice plain or incorporate it into fruit smoothies for a nutrient boost.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
But a general guideline is that debris should be removed and the hole refilled with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
In fact, new data suggests that the combination of omega-3 ALA, protein, and polyphenols in walnuts may be a nutrient matrix that supports cognitive benefits when consumed at breakfast time.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Drink aloe vera juice plain or incorporate it into fruit smoothies for a nutrient boost.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
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
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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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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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