nourishing
Providing vital sustenance
Nourishing describes food or drink that provides sustenance and promotes health: a nourishing bowl of soup, nourishing meals for growing children.
The word extends to anything that sustains or strengthens: nourishing conversation, a nourishing friendship.
What nourishes feeds something essential—body, mind, or spirit.
Promoting physical wellbeing
- naturalNot artificially produced
- organicFrom living matter
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- cleanFree of soil
pure · fresh · balanced · holistic · plant-based · farm-fresh · homegrown · unrefined
Restoration of health
- rejuvenatingRestoring youthful energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- replenishingRestoring to fullness
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
therapeutic · recuperative · strengthening · regenerating · convalescent · recovery · tonic · elixir
Material placed within
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- robustStrong and durable
- warmingIncreasing in temperature
stew · soup · broth · porridge · congee · dal · chowder · casserole
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- proteinFolded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
omega-3 · calcium · iron · superfood · legumes · nuts · seeds · quinoa
Offering help and reassurance
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- caringShowing kind concern
- lovingFeeling deep affection
sustaining · fulfilling · uplifting · encouraging · heartwarming · soothing · reassuring · tender
healthful
Promoting physical wellbeing
- naturalNot artificially produced
- organicFrom living matter
- unprocessedNot yet treated
clean · pure · fresh · balanced · holistic · plant-based · farm-fresh · homegrown · unrefined · sustainable
healing
Restoration of health
- rejuvenatingRestoring youthful energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- replenishingRestoring to fullness
fortifying · therapeutic · recuperative · strengthening · regenerating · convalescent · recovery · tonic · elixir · remedy
filling
Material placed within
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- robustStrong and durable
warming · stew · soup · broth · porridge · congee · dal · chowder · casserole · goulash
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
antioxidants · omega-3 · calcium · iron · superfood · legumes · nuts · seeds · quinoa · kale
supportive
Offering help and reassurance
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- caringShowing kind concern
loving · sustaining · fulfilling · uplifting · encouraging · heartwarming · soothing · reassuring · tender · soul-food
breastfeeding
Lactation-based infant nourishment
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- lactationMammary gland secretion
formula · spoon-feeding · puree · mash · infant · toddler · caregiver · nurturing · suckling · colostrum
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- beauty termsmatte, dewy, hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing
- self-carebathing, self-care, renewal, brushing teeth, bath bombs
- beneficialbeneficial, helpful, advantageous, favorable, good
- healing effectstherapeutic, curative, restorative, healing, soothing
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
nourishingunnourishing
Lacking nutritional value
unhealthy · unwholesome · nutritionless · unhealthful · insalubrious
nourishingunsatisfying
Failing to gratify
unfilling · meager · scanty · insufficient · inadequate
nourishingdraining
Depleting one's reserves
toxic · depleting · destructive · damaging · soul-crushing
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