healthful
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɛɫθfəɫ// UK //hˈɛlθfəl// health·ful
adj. good for your health. You use this to describe food, exercise, or habits that help you stay strong and well.
adj. conducive to or promoting good health. Often used to describe dietary choices or environmental conditions that support physical well-being.
A diet rich in vegetables is very healthful.
The doctor recommended a healthful lifestyle that includes daily exercise and plenty of fresh fruits.
While the marketing claims the drink is healthful, it actually contains more sugar than a standard soft drink, which can be detrimental to long-term metabolic health.
From Middle English helthful, helþful, helþeful, equivalent to health + -ful.