healthyish

[ hel-thee--ish ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. (of food) having considerably healthy attributes, but not so strictly healthful as to compromise taste, texture, etc.:

   Our most popular healthyish soup is the fresh tomato bisque, crossing that line for some health foodies with its fearless addition of heavy cream.

2. (of a lifestyle, etc.) characterized mostly by practices of sensible, healthy habits and choices, but not with strict or rigorous adherence:

   I try to keep a healthyish balance, enjoying outdoor activities with the family and usually eating unprocessed foods.

Word History and Origins

Origin of healthyish¹

First recorded in 2010–15; healthy ( def ) + -ish ¹( def )

Example Sentences

This is not a cookbook for those watching their waistlines, although O’Neal does include a “healthyish” section.

From Washington Post

Another disappointed user, u/meowsqueak_, wrote, "Seriously! It's my primary source for buying healthyish prepared lunch options for my partner, and the past few times I've been shopping I've came back with almost nothing in the easy workday lunch dept. Where are the wraps, salad kits, anything?"

From Salon

Dawn Davis, a prominent book executive, will take over as editor in chief of Bon Appétit in November, in charge of that magazine and the company’s food titles Epicurious, Healthyish and Basically.

From New York Times

It is a wide-ranging role that, in addition to the Bon Appétit brand, will give Ms. Davis editorial control of the company’s food outlets Epicurious, Healthyish and Basically across all media, including print, digital, social media and video.

From New York Times

Davis will step into a post at the helm of Bon Appétit and related brands Epicurious, Healthyish and Basically.

From Seattle Times