whole food

noun

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

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The diet, consisting of whole foods, colorful fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains, olive oil, and minimal dairy, is the diet that’s most protective against chronic diseases, Topol says. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 3 July 2025 The most effective way to meet these micronutrient needs is through nutrient-dense whole foods. Lauren Mallers updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025 To stay in a calorie deficit, plan healthy meals and snacks, limit portions, focus on filling foods rich in protein and fiber, consume fresh, whole foods, and get daily physical activity. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025 In fact, consuming natural sugars found in whole foods like fruits, vegetables and dairy support essential functions in the body, such as providing energy. Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 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 21 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

whole food

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