How to Use nutritious in a Sentence

nutritious

adjective
  • The food was both nutritious and delicious.
  • True, the produce aisle is home to some of the most nutritious food in the supermarket.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Healthy smoothie recipes Want to make a tasty and nutritious smoothie but don’t know where to start?
    USA TODAY, 16 July 2023
  • Being able to zero in on nutritious meals is a matter of life and death.
    Christine Picard, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Frozen berries are just as nutritious since they're put on ice at the peak of freshness, Hyman adds.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2022
  • In fact, some people think the leaves are nutritious snacks for some livestock.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The drive, which runs through November, aims to raise funds and fill the college pantries with healthy, nutritious food.
    Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Dollar stores can be a place to shop for nutritious meals without breaking the bank.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Whole Grains Whole grains such as oats can be part of a balanced diet and are nutritious for both you and the baby.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
  • These fun and vibrant lunchbox ideas are made up of classic recipes with a nutritious kick to them.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
  • The birds love the highly nutritious nuts and can quickly destroy a harvest.
    Timothy Branning, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Trust Pupper Fuel for dog food that is both tasty and nutritious for your best friend.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2023
  • There’s no guarantee that eggs will go back to being one of the cheapest and most nutritious foods.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2023
  • My point is to experiment and do what feels right and nutritious for you.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
  • Make this soup more nutritious by stirring in baby spinach or frozen peas along with the pasta.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Dip them in chocolate for a decadent (but still nutritious) dessert.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2023
  • Her goal is to help people improve their health through whole foods and a nutritious diet.
    Amy Fischer M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • That passion to produce nutritious food for dogs was handed down to Bill’s sons: Bob, Ray and Jim.
    Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Stocking your freezer with nutritious foods will be sure to save you from the oh-so-tempting late-night take-out splurge.
    Marika Gerken, CNN, 20 July 2022
  • This isn’t the cheap, fast-food browse of the scroll but, rather, something more meditative, more nutritious.
    Max Norman, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022
  • Frozen and canned produce can still be a nutritious option in the offseason.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2023
  • But processing doesn’t mean the foods are less nutritious.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Brad should make sure his father has access to nutritious and easy-to-prepare food.
    Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The overall focus for the month is eating healthy and nutritious breakfast meals.
    Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Isn’t the point of growing your own vegetables to produce healthy and nutritious fare?
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Cottage cheese has long been a nutritious staple in meals and snacking.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2023
  • While a double cheeseburger might not be nutritious, a brief escape from the chic, high-tech city will do you good.
    Joshua Mandell, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • All that’s left before work is a nutritious breakfast with whole grains, fruits, and protein.
    Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
  • As well, the fibrous strands that connect the seeds to the gourd are also tough and unappealing to eat, though they can be used to make nutritious and flavorful stock.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Keeping your diet full of nutritious foods is good for your overall health and also supports your eye health.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024

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