whole foods
Intact, natural ingredients
Whole foods are foods that remain close to their natural state—unprocessed or minimally processed, without artificial additives.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and unprocessed meats qualify.
The term contrasts with processed or refined foods: She switched to whole foods and cut out packaged snacks. (Capitalized Whole Foods is the grocery chain.)
- plant-basedSourced from flora
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- clean eatingUnprocessed, natural diet
- gluten freeLacking wheat protein
- nutritionBodily use of food
legumes · salad · organic · vegetables · locally sourced · non-GMO · produce · farmers market · health food store · antioxidants · kale · juice bar · grocery store · bulk bins · farm-to-table · free range · nutrient density · vitamins
- diet typeslow-sodium, gluten-free, low-carb, heart-healthy, sugar-free
- holistic wellnessAyurveda, ayurveda, aromatherapy diffuser, acupressure, chakra
- food termsprotein, carbohydrate, flavor, fat, taste
- healthy eatingvegetables, fruits, lean protein, balanced diet, fiber
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
whole foodsprocessed foods
Commercially altered edibles
junk food · convenience foods · fast food · TV dinners · canned goods
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