Diet And Nutrition Terms

noun a satisfactory compromise between two extremes

adjective being at a satisfactory level or state

• It is important to find a happy medium between work and personal life.
• I try to find a happy medium between saving money and treating myself.
• I like to find the sweet spot, the happy medium, you know what I mean?
• In relationships, it's all about finding the happy medium between giving space and being present.

adjective describing something that is not conducive to good health

• The doctor advised against consuming unhealthful processed foods high in sugar and fat.
• Eating too much unhealthful junk food can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
• I always feel gross after eating unhealthful fast food for lunch.
• Her unhealthful lifestyle choices were like a ticking time bomb for her overall well-being.

adjective showing self-restraint or abstention from indulgence

• The abstentious nature of the monk was evident in his strict adherence to his vow of silence.
• She's always been a bit abstentious when it comes to junk food, preferring to stick to a healthy diet.
• My friend is so abstentious, she won't even have a sip of beer at a party.
• The artist's abstentious approach to painting left viewers intrigued by the empty spaces on the canvas.