whole food
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of whole food
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Bradshaw said the pressures "span the whole food supply chain" and are something the "government needs to take very seriously".
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
“Protein is vital to the body’s cells, but we may be missing out on other nutrients that we could be getting from a whole food profile,” Ansari said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
Beans are another popular staple — especially among a small but passionate circle of vegan strength athletes who subscribe to a whole food, plant-based diet that emphasizes the importance of dietary fiber.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2024
The FDA agreed that there is “some credible evidence” of benefit of eating yogurt as a whole food, but not because of any particular nutrient in it.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2024
The whole food of the cattle is thus kept perfectly clean at all times.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
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