whole food

noun

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

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Certain nutrients in whole foods, such as omega 3s, actually help offset the effects of synthetic chemicals, explains Dr. Aly Cohen, an integrative rheumatologist and author of Detoxify. Matt Fuchs, Time, 27 Mar. 2025 Disrupted hunger signals: Unlike whole foods, UPFs lack fiber and essential micronutrients, which can increase hunger and lead to overeating. Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Protein shakes are not meant to be a replacement for food except in rare instances in which a person's medical condition prevents them from eating whole foods. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 Preventative steps for lowering uour CRC risk: Increase fiber intake: Aim for at least 25-30 grams of fiber per day from whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Kailey Asetov, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whole food

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whole food was in 1880

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“Whole food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20food. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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