whole food

noun

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

Examples of whole food in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Stick with whole food options, like sweet potato toast or homemade cauliflower buns. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 8 June 2024 The habits implemented by the participants: Diet: A vegan diet rich in complex carbohydrates and whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, soy products, nuts, and seeds. Leo Schwartz, Fortune Well, 7 June 2024 This domino effect creates somewhat of a feeding frenzy across the whole food chain, resulting in exciting and aggressive bass action. Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 June 2024 Focus on a variety of whole foods and protein Instead of fixating on restrictions, view the menu as a canvas of flavors that can be mixed and matched. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for whole food 

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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 12 Jun. 2024.

Medical Definition

whole food

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