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healthful

[helth-fuhl] / ˈhɛlθ fəl /
ADJECTIVE
good for health
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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But they want us to work on improving the system to make it more healthful and sustainable and fairer to workers.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Travel writers praised the region’s moderate temperatures and lack of humidity — dry, but not too dry — and described its healthful effects as almost miraculous.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2025

Here’s the dilemma: Fruits and vegetables are among the neediest of flora because they require lots of nutrients and water to produce the delicious, healthful foods we love to eat.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2025

Besides, not cooking them will save you time — and raw vegetables are often more nutritious and healthful than cooked, too.

From Salon Mar. 25, 2025

I took a deep breath, knowing what Mother would advise me to say: fine strong kids, a husband to take care of, shiny new appliances to cook tasty yet healthful meals in.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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