whole food

noun

Definition of whole food

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

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Just be sure it’s part of a balanced diet, rich in fresh produce and other whole foods. — Health.com, "Everything You've Ever Wondered About Coconut Oil, Explained," 2 Apr. 2018 Ditch your diet for a couple of weeks, study suggests A balanced diet is the key A recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University revealed eating more vegetables along with other whole foods is the key to a healthy diet. — Jason Lemon, ajc, "Should you avoid carbs? Here's what the science says," 25 Apr. 2018 Think of it as a whole food delivery service but for your face: With all the right ingredients and recipes at your fingertips, your skin will never go hungry again. — Ivana Rihter, Vogue, "5 New, Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands, Just in Time for Earth Day," 21 Apr. 2018 Two is organic whole food nutrition, as much as possible. — Daina Saleh, Naperville Sun, "Down to Business: Mixing up high-intensity workouts at Burn Boot Camp in Naperville," 8 Mar. 2018 Calcium from whole foods is absorbed and metabolized slower than from supplements, allowing our bodies to utilize the mineral as an electrolyte and improve bone mineral density. — Sara Angle, Outside Online, "Athletes, Stock Up on This Powerhouse Summer Produce," 22 June 2018 Most experts agree canines should eat whole foods over processed, feed-grade ingredients, but whether cooked or raw is the subject of big debate. — Lesley Mckenzie, The Hollywood Reporter, "Inside the Raw vs. Cooked Dog Food Debate: Hollywood's Top Vets Weigh In," 18 June 2018 The diet was a whole food, vegetarian diet that restricted fat to no more than 10 percent of total calories. — Richard Klasco, New York Times, "Can Lifestyle Changes Remove Plaques in Your Arteries?," 18 May 2018 Programs offering recipes and products are now more focused on long-term mindful eating and fresh, whole foods. — Sophie Egan, chicagotribune.com, "Paleo, keto, fasting, Whole30: Why food tribes are on the rise," 17 May 2018

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