healthful
adjective
health·ful
ˈhelth-fəl 
also ˈheltth-
1
: beneficial to health of body or mind
2
: healthy
he felt incapable of looking into the girl's pretty, healthful face—
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healthfully
adverb
healthfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of healthful in a Sentence
The meal was both healthful and satisfying.
one of the most healthful forms of exercise is a brisk walk
Recent Examples on the Web
People flocked to its homey meals; its signature rotisserie chickens seemed fresh, even healthful, in that era of SnackWell’s cookies and Healthy Choice frozen dinners.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Of course, the sugar blast of the most carnal rock songs cannot alone constitute a healthful diet, but a little can be rejuvenating.
—Nate Rogers, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Kimchi is often served as a side dish alongside other healthful vegetables and proteins.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2024
His approach isn’t to re-create traditional dishes but rather to remove colonial ingredients and support Indigenous producers through delicious, healthful menus featuring food native to North America.
—Liz Schubauer, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
For proof, look at the popularity of the many shortcuts available to us that promise all sorts of healthful outcomes.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
Founded in the 1990s by a group of scientists from Lund University, Oatly was driven by the vision to create a sustainable and healthful alternative to dairy milk.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Steaming has long been considered a healthful way to cook.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This is not intended to be a meal plan, but rather inspiration for how to include more of these healthful foods in your week.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2024
Emily Heil, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Of course, the sugar blast of the most carnal rock songs cannot alone constitute a healthful diet, but a little can be rejuvenating.
—Nate Rogers, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Kimchi is often served as a side dish alongside other healthful vegetables and proteins.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2024
His approach isn’t to re-create traditional dishes but rather to remove colonial ingredients and support Indigenous producers through delicious, healthful menus featuring food native to North America.
—Liz Schubauer, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
For proof, look at the popularity of the many shortcuts available to us that promise all sorts of healthful outcomes.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
Founded in the 1990s by a group of scientists from Lund University, Oatly was driven by the vision to create a sustainable and healthful alternative to dairy milk.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Steaming has long been considered a healthful way to cook.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
This is not intended to be a meal plan, but rather inspiration for how to include more of these healthful foods in your week.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2024
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“Healthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/healthful. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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healthful
adjective
health·ful
ˈhelth-fəl
1
: good for the health of the body or mind
healthful exercise
2
healthfully
adverb
-fə-lē
healthfulness
noun
Medical Definition
healthful
adjective
health·ful
ˈhelth-fəl
: beneficial to health of body or mind
healthfulness
noun
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