whole food

noun

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

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But not all fiber supplements function quite the same way as the fiber in a whole food. Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025 Many whole foods can nourish the good bacteria in the GI system, but supplements can also be a helpful tool. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 10 Feb. 2025 Every bar has the same base of whole foods: egg whites for protein; dates for sweetness; peanuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, or walnuts; and a touch of sea salt. Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025 However, experts said more research on fiber and gut bacteria is needed, and recommended eating a balanced diet of whole foods to support gut health. Simon Spichak, Health, 31 Jan. 2025 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 22 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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