whole food

American  

[hohl food] / ˈhoʊl ˌfud /

noun

1. food with little or no refining or processing and containing no artificial additives or preservatives; natural or organic food

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Etymology

Origin of whole food

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

“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

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

They're eating mostly a whole food plant-based diet for the long run, because their life is underpinned with purpose.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2023

Until the buyers at Organic whole food wholesalers get better educated about grain, obtaining one's personal milling stock from them will be a dicey proposition.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve