nutritious
Good for you
Nutritious describes food that provides substantial nourishment—vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other elements the body needs.
A nutritious breakfast fuels you through the morning.
The word carries positive connotations, often contrasted with empty calories or junk food: She packed nutritious snacks for the kids.
Promoting health through food
- healthfulPromoting physical wellbeing
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
- vitamin-richHigh in essential micronutrients
- fortifiedMade more resistant
wholesome · protein-packed · fiber-rich · mineral-rich · antioxidant · unprocessed · organic · fresh
Conducive to well-being
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
leafy greens · quinoa · lentils · salmon · nuts · seeds · berries · spinach
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- fatsOily organic nutrients
amino acids · antioxidants · phytonutrients · omega-3 · iron · calcium · zinc · potassium
Scheduling what you'll cook
- balanced dietVaried nutritional intake
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- dietary guidelinesRecommendations for healthy eating
- food pyramidTriangular dietary guideline chart
macronutrients · micronutrients · caloric intake · daily value · recommended intake · food groups · dietary fiber · meal prep
nourishing
Promoting health through food
- healthfulPromoting physical wellbeing
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
- vitamin-richHigh in essential micronutrients
fortified · wholesome · protein-packed · fiber-rich · mineral-rich · antioxidant · unprocessed · organic · fresh · natural
wholesome
Conducive to well-being
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
whole grains · leafy greens · quinoa · lentils · salmon · nuts · seeds · berries · spinach · kale
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
fats · amino acids · antioxidants · phytonutrients · omega-3 · iron · calcium · zinc · potassium · folate
meal planning
Scheduling what you'll cook
- balanced dietVaried nutritional intake
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- dietary guidelinesRecommendations for healthy eating
food pyramid · macronutrients · micronutrients · caloric intake · daily value · recommended intake · food groups · dietary fiber · meal prep · eating habits
- food descriptorsedible, inedible, raw, cooked, ripe
- healthy food wordswholesome, healthful, vitamin-rich, protein-rich, mineral-rich
- beneficialbeneficial, helpful, advantageous, favorable, good
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- food adjectivesdelicious, tasty, yummy, scrumptious, savory
- food labelsingredient list, ingredients, ingredients list, calories, organic
nutritiousunhealthy
Harmful to wellbeing
unwholesome · unhealthful · harmful · noxious · insalubrious
nutritiousunnutritious
Without dietary value
nutrient-poor · junk · empty · insubstantial · fattening
- nutritional needsNutrients a body requires
- nutritional requirementsNecessary food components
- nutrition factsPackaged food's ingredient breakdown
- nutritional valueMeasure of healthfulness
- nutritional supplementAdded substance for health
- balanced nutritionAdequate intake across nutrients
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