health food

noun

: a food promoted as good for health (as due to lack of artificial ingredients)

Examples of health food in a Sentence

He eats only health food. She shops at the health-food store. The restaurant offers a variety of health foods.
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Puréed black beans stand in for some of the flour and fat, creating bars that are deeply fudgy and surprisingly rich—without tasting like a health food masquerading as dessert. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026 The health food eatery, which specializes in acai bowls, is slated to open in the coming months, although the exact timeline is unclear. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026 Some health food stores sell acerola cherry juice or frozen cherries. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026 As a result, apple cider vinegar has earned a robust reputation as a popular health food, particularly for gut and digestive health. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for health food

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of health food was in 1882

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“Health food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/health%20food. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

health food

noun
: a food that is said to be especially good for one's health
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