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
As a company that promotes sustainability and healthful eating, Whole Foods could get drawn into the culture wars.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 29 June 2024
To make the most healthful version of this pie, use Greek yogurt that is fat-free and low in sugar.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2024
That may not be welcome news to the roughly 1 in 3 Americans who take a multivitamin at least once a month — and who do so despite the fact that researchers have been saying for years that vitamin supplements do not live up to their healthful reputation.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Eating a variety of healthful foods from all food groups can delay or prevent diabetes complications.2
Fruits
The glycemic index (GI) helps determine the potential that a carbohydrate food, like fruit, has to raise blood sugar.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 22 June 2024
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Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 29 June 2024
To make the most healthful version of this pie, use Greek yogurt that is fat-free and low in sugar.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2024
That may not be welcome news to the roughly 1 in 3 Americans who take a multivitamin at least once a month — and who do so despite the fact that researchers have been saying for years that vitamin supplements do not live up to their healthful reputation.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Eating a variety of healthful foods from all food groups can delay or prevent diabetes complications.2
Fruits
The glycemic index (GI) helps determine the potential that a carbohydrate food, like fruit, has to raise blood sugar.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for healthful
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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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