whole food

noun

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

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Preventative steps for lowering uour CRC risk: Increase fiber intake: Aim for at least 25-30 grams of fiber per day from whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Kailey Asetov, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 While most dietitians recommend building a diet around whole foods, there’s also a time and place for the best protein bars. Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025 Rather than extreme dieting, try taking a balanced approach to nutrition—one that includes a variety of whole foods and allows for flexibility—which supports both physical and mental well-being without putting unnecessary stress on the body. Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Instead of there only being processed fast food choices, there are fresh, whole food options. John Hope Bryant, TIME, 5 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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