How to Use nutritious in a Sentence

nutritious

adjective
  • The food was both nutritious and delicious.
  • Healthy smoothie recipes Want to make a tasty and nutritious smoothie but don’t know where to start?
    USA TODAY, 16 July 2023
  • Being able to zero in on nutritious meals is a matter of life and death.
    Christine Picard, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Dollar stores can be a place to shop for nutritious meals without breaking the bank.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2023
  • These fun and vibrant lunchbox ideas are made up of classic recipes with a nutritious kick to them.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
  • The birds love the highly nutritious nuts and can quickly destroy a harvest.
    Timothy Branning, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Trust Pupper Fuel for dog food that is both tasty and nutritious for your best friend.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2023
  • There’s no guarantee that eggs will go back to being one of the cheapest and most nutritious foods.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Make this soup more nutritious by stirring in baby spinach or frozen peas along with the pasta.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Dip them in chocolate for a decadent (but still nutritious) dessert.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2023
  • Her goal is to help people improve their health through whole foods and a nutritious diet.
    Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Frozen and canned produce can still be a nutritious option in the offseason.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2023
  • But processing doesn’t mean the foods are less nutritious.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Cottage cheese has long been a nutritious staple in meals and snacking.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2023
  • While a double cheeseburger might not be nutritious, a brief escape from the chic, high-tech city will do you good.
    Joshua Mandell, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Many of the skull and long bones were fractured while the bones were still fresh, perhaps to allow the surviving people of the group to extract the nutritious marrow.
    Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Go for grains: Whole grains are a key component of any nutritious diet.
    Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The rest of her day is equally full of nutritious ingredients that keep Shakira strong and healthy.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 12 July 2023
  • On the other hand, bread can be a vehicle for other nutritious food.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Looking for other nutritious items to add to your grocery list?
    Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
  • For me, that meant blocking out time for my workout and fueling my body with good, nutritious food.
    Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In the future a vegetable will be less nutritious if the soil has lost nutrients and trace minerals.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Whole grain flour makes these pancakes a bit more nutritious and gives you a good reason to source local or heirloom flours.
    Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2023
  • They’re fascinated by the way the animals somehow know which plants—and which parts of the plants—are most nutritious at different times of the year.
    Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2023
  • This granola has the most beautiful, whole clusters that make this the consummate nutritious snack at any time of day.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2023
  • On the Go offers a convenient, nutritious snack to keep you energized throughout the day.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Consider meal replacement bars and shakes the middle ground of a nutritious meal.
    Talene Appleton, menshealth.com, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Cardi loves to fuel up on nutritious things like apples and pomegranate seeds, and snacks throughout the day.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 21 Apr. 2023
  • That meant the animals could no longer find enough nutritious food to reliably power their huge body.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Research has shown that frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2023

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