: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (such as a vegetable or fruit)
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The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines doubled down on whole foods and fiber-rich eating patterns when they were released in January 2026.—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Fresh whole foods are also easy to add to plain yogurt.—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2026 Pairing it with whole foods like berries or nuts can add natural sweetness and additional nutrients without causing sharp increases in blood sugar.—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 As part of the pledge, Nicklaus agreed to spend at least 5% of its yearly food and drink budget on nutritious, whole foods from Florida farmers that align with the federal dietary guidelines, with a promise to increase that amount every year by 1% going forward.—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole food