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
Signs point to the share of Americans who have access to affordable and nutritious food declining further.
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Eventually, those foods will start to crowd out the less nutritious foods from your diet.
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Anahad O’Connor,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
For instance, cooking nutritious meals (and dining out less) is easier when your kitchen pantry is organized with bins and stackable airtight containers.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Eventually, those foods will start to crowd out the less nutritious foods from your diet.
—
Anahad O’Connor,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
For instance, cooking nutritious meals (and dining out less) is easier when your kitchen pantry is organized with bins and stackable airtight containers.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutritious
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While a calcium-rich diet should always be the first line of defense, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps when recommended by a healthcare provider.
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Guests will receive medical and nutritional support, as well as counseling and connections to permanent housing.
Adjective
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Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
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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.
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“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutritious. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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