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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Places like Cairo, population 1,600, have paid the price: Its residents have spent more money on gas and rides, or settled for less nutritious options at dollar stores.
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Molly Parker, ProPublica, 9 Aug. 2024
Try adding a few of the foods on this list into your diet for a nutritious way to boost your magnesium intake.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
However, extra virgin olive oil is considered the more nutritious choice and is typically used in research studies.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
True, the produce aisle is home to some of the most nutritious food in the supermarket.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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Molly Parker, ProPublica, 9 Aug. 2024
Try adding a few of the foods on this list into your diet for a nutritious way to boost your magnesium intake.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
However, extra virgin olive oil is considered the more nutritious choice and is typically used in research studies.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
True, the produce aisle is home to some of the most nutritious food in the supermarket.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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