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natural food
noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives
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President and founder of natural foods product company Archon Pure Products Company.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
Post-pandemic, people want natural foods that can support their immune systems, clear their heads and boost their energy without caffeine jitters.
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Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
My question is whether natural food is better for the health and well being of the birds versus sugar water from a feeder?
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Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
This is especially true in winter when natural food sources are less available.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
natural food
noun
: food that has been processed as little as possible and contains no added artificial substances to keep it fresh or give it flavor
Medical Definition
natural food
noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives
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