Whole foods are foods that are as close to their natural state as possible — they are not been heavily processed, refined, or altered. They’re usually free from artificial additives, preservatives, or added sugars.
In short: whole foods = real foods.
✅ Examples of Whole Foods:
- Fruits – apples, bananas, berries, oranges, mangoes, tangerine, sweet corn
- Vegetables – spinach, carrots, broccoli, squash, sweet potatoes
- Whole grains – brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley, millet. rice, wheat
- Legumes – lentils, chickpeas, black beans, peas
- Nuts and seeds – almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts, peanuts
- Healthy oils – extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, corn oil