The food was both nutritious and delicious.
opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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Family favorites do not have to be eliminated; some of them may need a bit of rearranging or additions to elevate them with nutritious ingredients that our bodies need.—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025 Green beans are a versatile, nutritious addition to any meal—but are fresh or canned versions better for your dinner table?—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Dec. 2025 Even without a direct sleep benefit, baby carrots remain a nutritious option.—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025 Under these waivers, states can block purchases of certain sugary drinks, candy, energy drinks and other non-nutritious products with SNAP benefits.—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutritious
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Etymology
Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish
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