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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Eating a nutritious, whole-foods diet will naturally support your daily magnesium intake.—Laura Schober, Health, 11 June 2026 Experts recommend planning regular meal times, setting reminders as needed, eating smaller and more frequent meals, and keeping a nutritious snack on hand for busy days.—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026 Since organic options can be pricey and less available for some, rather than focusing on whether every purchase is organic, experts recommend prioritizing an overall eating pattern rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutritious foods.—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 And for anyone who follows mom-fluencers online, with their perfect kitchens, nutritious meals, cherubic offspring and seemingly perfect lives.—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutritious
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Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish