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
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
However, Professor Conner says limited research has assessed how quickly mood improvements occur after introducing vitamin C supplements or whole food sources.
From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024
Potatoes bake nicely when laid on the ledge, and beans, stews, roasts, bread—in fact the whole food list—may be cooked there.
From How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers by Bleyer, Willard Grosvenor
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