health food

American  

noun

1. any natural food popularly believed to promote or sustain good health, as by containing vital nutrients, being grown without the use of pesticides, or having a low sodium or fat content.

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health food British  

noun

1. 1. vegetarian food organically grown and with no additives, eaten for its dietary value and benefit to health

   2. ( as modifier )

      a health-food shop

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Etymology

Origin of health food

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

For years they've been a familiar sight in the aisles of health food stores, but more recently they've been cropping up in high street coffee shops too.

From BBC

Now one can order a reishi cappuccino at Erewhon, a trendy health food store in Los Angeles.

From Seattle Times

Her parents, Dutch immigrants and hippies, were pioneers of the health food craze.

From New York Times

Vegan baking doesn't need to mean buying tons of hard-to-find, expensive ingredients from health food stores.

From Salon

Seaweeds are available at most quality health food stores, including Whole Foods, and from online retailers, such as Thrive Market and Maine Coast Sea Vegetables.

From Salon