: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (such as a vegetable or fruit)
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Other highly respected plant-rich diets, such as the DASH diet and the MIND diet, also focus on consuming whole foods while limiting sugar, red meat and ultraprocessed foods.—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026 When thinking about whole foods, frozen meats and vegetables retain their nutritional integrity and are often frozen when their nutrients are at their peak.—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026 Choose whole foods like whole grains, beans, legumes, dairy, eggs, lean meats, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables to build a balanced breakfast.—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026 The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar.—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole food