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 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.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has mapped out a nutritious diet focused on promoting eye health.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The juice is nutritious, packed with nitrates and folate, vitamin C, and potassium.
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Christina Manian,
Health,
23 June 2026
The meal of pasta and meatballs with a side of broccoli is ample and nutritious.
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Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has mapped out a nutritious diet focused on promoting eye health.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The juice is nutritious, packed with nitrates and folate, vitamin C, and potassium.
—
Christina Manian,
Health,
23 June 2026
The meal of pasta and meatballs with a side of broccoli is ample and nutritious.
—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nutritious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
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Stick to whole grapes instead of grape juice, raisins, or jams, as these have more sugar and fewer nutritional benefits.
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Hit the Alameda County Fair The event is back with its usual assortment of 2nd-tier music artists, goofy games and rides, and culinary attractions of questionable nutritional value.
Adjective
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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
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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.
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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