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
However, both are nutritious, low-calorie additions to a balanced diet.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal officials say the program is designed to ensure access to nutritious food, even during difficult financial times.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As part of the pledge, Nicklaus agreed to spend at least 5% of its yearly food and drink budget on nutritious, whole foods from Florida farmers that align with the federal dietary guidelines, with a promise to increase that amount every year by 1% going forward.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to limit your exposure Blueberries are nutritious and delicious and—if unwashed—likely coated in a film of pesticide residue.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal officials say the program is designed to ensure access to nutritious food, even during difficult financial times.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
As part of the pledge, Nicklaus agreed to spend at least 5% of its yearly food and drink budget on nutritious, whole foods from Florida farmers that align with the federal dietary guidelines, with a promise to increase that amount every year by 1% going forward.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to limit your exposure Blueberries are nutritious and delicious and—if unwashed—likely coated in a film of pesticide residue.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
Adjective
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Some foods are nutritional powerhouses that leave the others in their dust.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The healthy fats in the avocado also help your body better absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A and antioxidants present in the mango, maximizing the nutritional impact of every bite.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
2 Apr. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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