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healthful

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


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Hyman, who recently lost more than 100 pounds, said that as mayor, she would promote healthful living and lead monthly public hikes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

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

There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

“I wonder . . . I believe our aunt would recover faster at our estate in Charleston. She could sit in the sun for hours and breathe the healthful air. Don’t you agree?”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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