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

Sugar-coated nuts and fruit such as honey-roasted almonds and candy apples rank among the top, offering whole food benefits just beneath the sugary coating.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 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

You could help remodel temporarily the whole food business and food use of the country to the great advantage of America and the Allies in their struggle for victory.

From Herbert Hoover The Man and His Work by Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman)