whole food

noun

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

Examples of whole food in a Sentence

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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, 18 Apr. 2025 Nutritional psychiatry: Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and whole foods can have profound impacts on mood regulation. Jesse Pines, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 When making nutrition choices, everyone should aim for whole foods that are minimally processed, such as leafy green vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025 To boot, they’re made with simple whole foods like nuts, dates, and other fruits, and each bar has no more than nine total ingredients. Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whole food

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20food. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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