nutritive
adjective
, ˈnyü-\
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Synonyms
nourishing, nutrient, nutritional, nutritious
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What seems awesome and nutritive on the page can seem hollow and unengaging when spoken. — Jesse Green, New York Times, "In Chicago’s Vibrant Theater Scene, Two Tales of One City," 7 June 2019 Because of its nutritive value and ability to withstand severe drought, moringa trees have been used to combat malnutrition. — Nikhita Venugopal, Bon Appetit, "I Grew Up Eating This Common Indian Vegetable. Now It's a Wellness 'Superfood.'," 14 May 2018 Studies point to the plant’s litany of therapeutic and nutritive properties — a powerhouse packed with iron, Vitamins A, B and C, protein, and potassium. — Nikhita Venugopal, Bon Appetit, "I Grew Up Eating This Common Indian Vegetable. Now It's a Wellness 'Superfood.'," 14 May 2018 Plants contain a number of chemical compounds, some of which have nutritive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. — Bel Dumé, Scientific American, "For Better Skin Care, Start With Better Combinations of Ingredients," 4 May 2018 Yet combining monk fruit extract with another non-nutritive (in other words, zero-calorie) sweetener, like the popular sugar alcohol erythritol, isn’t ideal either. — Anthea Levi, Health.com, "What Is Monk Fruit Sweetener and Is It a Healthy Option?," 11 Apr. 2018 This is a process of reconnecting with resources and wellsprings that are profoundly nutritive for you. — Bess Matassa, Teen Vogue, "Weekly Horoscopes January 15-21," 5 Apr. 2018 Twinkies Snack cakes, candy and other high calorie foods with little or no nutritive value need to be reduced to remain at a healthy weight. — chicagotribune.com, "The five best foods for your health — and the five to avoid," 15 Mar. 2018 All of Bogdanovich's food bestows the same nutritive powers on people who truly are in need of it. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "Balkan Grill Company is the king of road food," 11 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nutritive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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