whole food

noun

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

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Is there a quick way to tell which granola bar is made from whole foods? Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025 Of course, that isn’t possible for the aforementioned folks who may not have consistent access to fresh whole foods. Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025 Green Juice When made with whole foods like spinach and kale, green juice can be a natural source of iron, which registered dietitian nutritionist Lauren Manaker explains is essential for supporting your energy levels and combating brain fog, sluggishness, and other symptoms of iron deficiency. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 May 2025 Food first: Fiber is usually better from whole foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, which offer additional nutrients that supplements lack. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for whole food

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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