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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Better fiber-rich snacks for everyday eating If your goal is to increase fiber in a more nutrient-dense way, whole foods are still the better foundation. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 But if whey protein isn't accessible to you − or costs exceed your budget − natural sources of protein, like whole foods, are the best bet for a protein-rich diet. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Most whole foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, contain a combination of insoluble and soluble fibers, but some are more concentrated in one than the other. Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026 There is no hard and fast rule for how often to eat peas, Haar said, as the most important thing is to eat a diet made up of a variety of different whole foods. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 May 2026 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 5 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

whole food

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