nutritious diet

[noo-TRISH-us DY-it]
noun phrasefemininepl: nutritious diets / dietas nutritivas
dieta nutritiva
1. a balanced eating plan that provides essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and proteins needed for good health and bodily functions
A nutritious diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic diseases.
Uma dieta nutritiva rica em frutas e vegetais pode ajudar a prevenir doenças crônicas.
2. eating habits focused on consuming foods with high nutritional value rather than empty calories
The doctor recommended a nutritious diet to help manage her diabetes.
O médico recomendou uma dieta nutritiva para ajudar a controlar seu diabetes.
In Brazil, the concept of 'dieta' is increasingly associated with health-consciousness and wellness culture, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. There's growing emphasis on 'alimentação saudável' (healthy eating) rather than restrictive dieting. In the USA, 'nutritious diet' is often part of broader wellness discourse and is frequently discussed in healthcare and fitness contexts.
NYC Slang
clean eating
Synonyms / Sinônimos
balanced diethealthy dietwell-rounded dietnutrient-dense diet
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor dietunhealthy dietjunk food dietunbalanced diet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dieta nutritiva
most common standard term
Brazil (colloquial)
alimentação saudável
more commonly used in everyday conversation
São Paulo
dieta balanceada
alternative preferred term in this region
Portugal
dieta equilibrada
European Portuguese preference for 'equilibrada' over 'nutritiva'

Related Words

nutritionnutrientwholesomevitaminsmineralsdietary habitsmeal planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

eat right
watch what you eat
count your calories
fuel your body
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