whole food

noun

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

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Replace sugary snacks with whole foods like fruits or nuts. Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 The diet emphasizes whole foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lean proteins and soy products. Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025 Thomson adds that the FDA’s changes align with what experts have long known about the importance of whole foods and balanced eating patterns. Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025 Here are her top tips for making meals more inclusive for everyone: Start with real, whole foods. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 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 18 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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