whole food
Minimally altered sustenance
Whole food refers to food that has been processed or refined as little as possible and contains no artificial additives or preservatives.
The term emphasizes foods in their natural state—fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts—as opposed to packaged or manufactured products: a whole food diet, shopping at the whole foods market.
The concept underlies various health-conscious eating philosophies.
In original state
- freshNewly made, not stale
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
from scratch · homemade · preservative-free · additive-free · wholemeal · unbleached · unpolished · minimally processed
Officially declared valid
- pesticide-freeLacking chemical pest treatments
- non-GMOWithout genetic modification
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- biodynamicAgriculture following cosmic cycles
permaculture · grass-fed · free-range · pasture-raised · heirloom · sustainable · agroecological · chemical-free
Edible plants, not fruits
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- grainsSmall hard seeds
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- nutsSeeds in shells
seeds · leafy greens · root vegetables · cruciferous · berries · pulses · tubers · sprouts
Essential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
macronutrients · micronutrients · antioxidants · amino acids · enzymes · phytonutrients · omega-3 · iron
Edible seed from Andes
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- oatsCereal grain for porridge
brown rice · kale · spinach · broccoli · sweet potato · avocado · chia seeds · flaxseeds
raw
In original state
- freshNewly made, not stale
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
pure · from scratch · homemade · preservative-free · additive-free · wholemeal · unbleached · unpolished · minimally processed · artisanal
certified
Officially declared valid
- pesticide-freeLacking chemical pest treatments
- non-GMOWithout genetic modification
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
biodynamic · permaculture · grass-fed · free-range · pasture-raised · heirloom · sustainable · agroecological · chemical-free · regenerative
vegetables
Edible plants, not fruits
nuts · seeds · leafy greens · root vegetables · cruciferous · berries · pulses · tubers · sprouts · herbs
vitamins
Essential organic nutrients
carbohydrates · macronutrients · micronutrients · antioxidants · amino acids · enzymes · phytonutrients · omega-3 · iron · calcium
quinoa
Edible seed from Andes
oats · brown rice · kale · spinach · broccoli · sweet potato · avocado · chia seeds · flaxseeds · walnuts
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
- Italplant-based, no meat, vegetables, legumes, seeds
- foodmeat, fish, meats, burger, casserole
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- eating habitsvegetarian, vegan, omnivore, carnivore, pescatarian
- food labelsnutrition facts, ingredient list, ingredients, ingredients list, calories
whole foodprocessed food
Industrially manufactured edibles
junk food · convenience food · fast food · ready meal · TV dinner
whole foodjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
empty calories · fast food · unhealthy food · frankenfoods · fried food
food, whole, wholesome, fodder, wholeness, on the whole, unwholesome, wholesomeness, wholesomely