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
Smoothies Smoothies can be a convenient breakfast and a great way to add fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious ingredients to your morning.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
With Fields Good, Ashley hopes to fill a gap in the market between indulgent confections and blander nutritious snacks with functional treats.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Plus, as food prices rise, beans offer a budget-friendly and nutritious source of protein that can keep you as satisfied as beef can, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026
That can include mental health and mindfulness resources, wellness education, physical activity opportunities, fitness incentives, nutritious food, water, breaks and stress-management tools.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
With Fields Good, Ashley hopes to fill a gap in the market between indulgent confections and blander nutritious snacks with functional treats.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Plus, as food prices rise, beans offer a budget-friendly and nutritious source of protein that can keep you as satisfied as beef can, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026
That can include mental health and mindfulness resources, wellness education, physical activity opportunities, fitness incentives, nutritious food, water, breaks and stress-management tools.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
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This article is meant to inform the general reader and is not a substitute for medical advice from a physician or nutritional advice from a dietitian and/or nutritionist.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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That said, there are many foods that may not be very aesthetically pleasing, but pack a nutritional punch.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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