Definition of «nutritive»

Nutritive refers to something that provides nourishment or nutrition. It can be used in a broad sense to describe any substance that is necessary for growth, maintenance and repair of an organism's tissues. In this context, it means providing essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, etc., required by the body for proper functioning.

Phrases with «nutritive»

Sentences with «nutritive»

Indeed, tomatoes contain the highest known amount of lycopene out of any other food, but they offer a wealth of other nutritive properties in addition to this coronary - loving compound. (groundedorganic.com)
The Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama at Guatemala identified the amino acid profile of amaranth as «among the highest in nutritive quality of vegetable origin and close to those of animal origin products.» (thehealthyhomeeconomist.com)
It is a terrific base with nutritive value that you can add other foods to for taste, variation, and texture variety. (ruthyaron.com)
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