salubrious \ səˈlubriəs \ adjective
1. Promoting health
2. Beneficial to physical or mental well-being
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The word salubrious has popped up in 10 New York Times articles over the past year, including in Kate Guadagnino’s April 22 piece, “10 Japanese Innovations That Shape Our Daily Lives.” The article highlights matcha, noting:
“The 12th-century Buddhist monk Myoan Eisai (also known as Yosai) helped popularize tea cultivation in his native Japan after observing the drink’s salubrious effects on trips to China.”
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