as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
one of the most healthful forms of exercise is a brisk walk
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Focusing on Longevity and Well-being Senior living operators are well aware of the nationwide trend in the country toward increasing our healthful years beyond 65.
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Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Some foods naturally contain healthful fats and can be added to your diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
They’re also fermented, and fermented foods and drinks can be healthful for the gut.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Guests will also receive a nutrition consultation aimed at eating better to live longer, along with healthful meals packed with superfoods.
—Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sara Zeff Geber, Phd, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Some foods naturally contain healthful fats and can be added to your diet.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
They’re also fermented, and fermented foods and drinks can be healthful for the gut.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Guests will also receive a nutrition consultation aimed at eating better to live longer, along with healthful meals packed with superfoods.
—Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Healthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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