nourishing food
nounUK /ˈnʌr.ɪ.ʃɪŋ fuːd/
US /ˈnɝː.ɪ.ʃɪŋ fuːd/
Food that helps your body grow and stay strong.
Fruits and vegetables are nourishing food for growing kids.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Food that makes you feel full and cared for.
Grandma's warm soup was nourishing food after a cold day.
3. Food that helps someone get better when they are sick.
The nurse gave him nourishing food to help him heal.
4. Food that feeds the mind or spirit, not just the body.
Stories can be nourishing food for the imagination.