Meaning & use

nutritious

adjective·Everyday

Containing substances the body needs to be healthy and to grow properly.

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She packed a nutritious lunch of fruit, whole grains, and lean protein.

Kale is often praised as one of the most nutritious leafy vegetables.

A note on using this word

Nutritious describes food quality, while 'nutritional' more often describes information related to nutrition, as in 'nutritional label'.

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