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
Healthy cooking often boils down to accessibility and convenience; busy lives can leave people grabbing less nutritious alternatives.
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Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
When possible, consume vitamin A through nutritious foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, liver, and eggs instead of dietary supplements to optimize your health.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2026
For example, sociological research on racial health disparities invite neighborhood interventions that can help improve overall quality of life by increasing the availability of affordable nutritious foods in underserved neighborhoods or initiatives that prioritize equal access to education.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
For a nutritious breakfast or snack, make a mango parfait.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
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The main ingredient — chickpeas — is a nutritional powerhouse that provides protein along with both soluble and insoluble fibers, making a serving (or two) excellent for gut health.—
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Add kiwi slices to various smoothie recipes to boost their nutritional value.—
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People should also limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, dyes, low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners and artificial preservatives, the new guidelines said.—
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And the refreshments have the same sumptuous yet nutritive vibe: hibiscus agua fresca, turmeric lemonade, prickly pear horchata, and mesquite lattes.—
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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