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
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has mapped out a nutritious diet focused on promoting eye health.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Like the other participants, Wigoda worked toward eating three nutritious meals each day.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Regular physical activity, a nutritious diet—especially a DASH-style eating plan—quality sleep, and stress management can all help support healthy blood pressure.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Like the other participants, Wigoda worked toward eating three nutritious meals each day.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Regular physical activity, a nutritious diet—especially a DASH-style eating plan—quality sleep, and stress management can all help support healthy blood pressure.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
Adjective
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The survey found that 30% of Americans’ top priorities when grocery shopping is nutrient density, suggesting that purchasing regenerative products may solely be for personal nutritional benefit, not the environmental one.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Choosing between them depends on your specific preferences and nutritional priorities.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 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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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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