whole food

noun

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

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That should be a public health victory—less overeating, fewer impulse purchases, and a shift toward whole foods. Jason Snyder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Carbs Before bed, the best carbohydrate options are complex carbs and whole foods, like a piece of whole-grain toast smeared with avocado or a banana with almond butter. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025 And check out these easy sweet-snack recipes, using whole foods, from NYT Cooking: Coconut Granola Bars, Strawberry and Sesame Swirl Soft Serve, Vegan Banana Bread, Yogurt Parfaits With Cherries and Pistachios and Apple Compote. Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025 Focus on a balanced, nutrient-dense diet rich in whole foods like vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats. Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 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 9 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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