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
Sticking to good habits such as, getting between seven and nine hours of quality sleep per night, eating a nutritious diet, getting consistent exercise, managing stress and seeking treatment for underlying health issues that contribute to poor heart health, are all key.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2026
On a recent cold, windy day, volunteers offered nutritious homemade soup, salad and sandwiches.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
In their most basic form, overnight oats can be a very nutritious breakfast.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2026
On a recent cold, windy day, volunteers offered nutritious homemade soup, salad and sandwiches.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
In their most basic form, overnight oats can be a very nutritious breakfast.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nutritious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
Adjective
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While there are small nutritional differences between the two, the best choice likely comes down to your personal preference.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Spices Different spices can boost your oatmeal’s flavor and nutritional value, without adding calories or sugar.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gut health is an emerging area of interest with non-nutritive sweeteners.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
17 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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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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