health food

noun

: a food promoted as good for health (as due to lack of artificial ingredients)

Examples of health food in a Sentence

He eats only health food. She shops at the health-food store. The restaurant offers a variety of health foods.
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Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026 As a result, apple cider vinegar has earned a robust reputation as a popular health food, particularly for gut and digestive health. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 Here’s where the illusion of parm as a game-changing health food begins to fade. Michele Ross, SELF, 20 Jan. 2026 Flower Child, a health food chain based in Phoenix, according to QSR Magazine. Rose Evans january 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for health food

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of health food was in 1882

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“Health food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/health%20food. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

health food

noun
: a food that is said to be especially good for one's health
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