whole food

noun

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

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Instead of cramming huge amounts of fiber into one meal, fiberlayering emphasizes distributing fiber steadily across the day and pulling it from a wide range of whole foods. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026 In addition, whole foods deliver fiber, protein, fats, and antioxidants, which help with absorption and can't be found in supplements. Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 Mar. 2026 Cooking more whole foods at home and choosing PFAS-free packaging and cookware will be key. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026 Many of these changes — such as eating more vegetables and whole foods — also support heart and metabolic health. Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

whole food

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