whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (such as a vegetable or fruit)

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Fiber-rich whole foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other plant compounds that candy generally lacks. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026 As Remmers prepares a meal, cancer survivors and their caregivers will learn more about the multiple benefits of the heart-healthy Mediterranean lifestyle, which includes eating nutrient-dense whole foods. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 If the rest of your diet is built around mostly whole foods, a higher-sodium rotisserie chicken may still fit comfortably into your day. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Eating more whole foods can support weight, blood sugar, and heart health, but overly restrictive versions may have downsides. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole food

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First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whole food was in 1880

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whole food

noun
: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (as a vegetable or fruit)
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