nutrient-dense
Americanadjective
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He says this particular salad range - which is larger, designed to be more filling and nutrient-dense - has proved popular, with Pret selling 40% more items than expected.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
As part of this trend, more individuals are trying to include nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables in their diets.
From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025
Some ingredients commonly found in Chinese fine dining include qi-boosting gelatinous fish maw, collagen-rich bird’s nest and nutrient-dense sea cucumber.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
Varying rainfall patterns and coastal upwelling both lead to more nutrient-dense waters, which only encourages algae growth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025
These species need more nutrient-dense food than ruminants – grazers like cattle, sheep, goats and bison, with four-chambered stomachs that digest their food in stages.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024
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