clean food

American  

[kleen food] / ˈklin ˈfud /

noun

1. natural food, neither processed nor refined, eaten to promote or sustain good health.

   Most of what I eat is clean food, but I do admit to the occasional bacon cheeseburger.

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Etymology

Origin of clean food

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

There's an entire "wellness" industry, which Kennedy is deeply plugged into, that sells the idea that "clean" food and healthy living will prevents every kind of ailment.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

Clean water and clean food are rights we fought for; we have regulatory bodies that ensure we aren’t exposed to pathogens via our water supply nor our food.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2023

Its clean food philosophy focuses not only on the enjoyment of the meal, but also on how someone feels after it.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

Inequality as measured by access to clean water, clean food, clothing, shelter, medical treatments, education and labor saving conveniences such as cars, smartphones and microwave ovens, has vastly narrowed, not grown.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2016

It's weird going into his house, finding it fresh and clean, food warming on the stove.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins