nutritious
/njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/adjective
Containing the substances your body needs; good for your health when eaten or drunk.
Example sentence
- “A bowl of lentil soup makes a cheap and nutritious lunch.”
Describes the food itself; 'nourishing' overlaps but sounds warmer and more homely.
Related words
butterA soft, rich food produced by churning cream, usually from cow's milk.tastyHaving a good flavor; enjoyable to eat.pastryA baked treat made from a dough of flour and fat, such as pie crusts, tarts, and other sweet items.ripeFully grown and ready to be picked or eaten, as fruit or vegetables.seafoodFish, shellfish, and other edible creatures or plants taken from the ocean and eaten as food.seasonOne of the four parts into which the year is divided: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. 