nutritiousness
Food's health benefit
Nutritiousness is the quality of being nutritious—how much nourishment a food provides.
The word appears in comparisons: Kale's nutritiousness makes it a superfood favorite.
Nutritional value or nutritive value are more common ways to express the same idea.
Power to do work
- vigorActive physical strength
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
sustenance · fuel · restoration · rejuvenation · replenishment · strength · robustness
Quality of being good
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- enrichedMade more valuable
- unprocessedNot yet treated
bioavailability · mineral-rich · high-fiber · complete protein · superfood
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
omega-3 · calcium · iron · zinc · magnesium · phytonutrients · amino acids · micronutrients
Overall state of health
- beneficialProducing good results
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- low-fatContaining minimal lipids
- low-sodiumContaining little salt
cholesterol-free · anti-inflammatory · preventive · therapeutic
Using complete cereal kernels
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- pulsesRhythmic throbs or edible legumes
- nutsSeeds in shells
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
leafy greens · cruciferous · lean protein · dairy · fruit · vegetables · quinoa · lentils
energy
Power to do work
nourishment · sustenance · fuel · restoration · rejuvenation · replenishment · strength · robustness
wholesomeness
Quality of being good
unprocessed · bioavailability · mineral-rich · high-fiber · complete protein · superfood
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
antioxidants · omega-3 · calcium · iron · zinc · magnesium · phytonutrients · amino acids · micronutrients · macronutrients
wellness
Overall state of health
- beneficialProducing good results
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- low-fatContaining minimal lipids
low-sodium · cholesterol-free · anti-inflammatory · preventive · therapeutic
whole-grain
Using complete cereal kernels
seeds · leafy greens · cruciferous · lean protein · dairy · fruit · vegetables · quinoa · lentils · tofu
nutritiousnessempty calories
Energy lacking nutrients
unhealthiness · unwholesomeness · harmfulness · nutrient deficiency · toxicity
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