health foods
Wholesome dietary choices
Health foods are foods believed to be especially good for you—typically natural, organic, or minimally processed.
The term gained currency in the mid-20th century as an alternative to mass-produced foods with additives and preservatives.
A health food store sells such products: She bought quinoa and flaxseed at the health food store.
The category is vague and shifts with dietary trends.
- superfoodsNutrient-dense dietary items
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
- dietary fiberIndigestible plant carbohydrate
- tofuCoagulated soy milk block
- blueberriesSmall dark edible drupes
probiotics · ancient grains · grain bowl · antioxidants · whole grains · chia seeds · kale · vitamins · nutraceuticals · adaptogens · macrobiotics · raw food · phytonutrients · plant-based diets · sprouts · gluten free · organic · supplements
- specialty foodsinfused oils, loose leaf tea, caviar, smoked salmon
- food termsprotein, carbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste
- food productssnacks, canned goods, condiments, sauces, spreads
- dietary productsmeal replacements, protein bars, protein shakes, protein powder, energy bars
- health foodssuperfoods, organic produce, supplements, veggie burger, probiotics
- healthy eatingvegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, balanced diet
health foodsjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
fast food · unhealthy food · empty calories · processed food · comfort food
health foodsprocessed foods
Commercially altered edibles
convenience foods · TV dinners · microwave meals · ready meals · additives
health foodsjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
guilty pleasures · comfort food · indulgent treats · cheat meals · fair food
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