natural food
noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives
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Native plants are the natural food source for native animals, such as the more than 500 bee species of the Chicago region.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The product was distributed nationwide and sold through grocery stores and natural food retailers, such as Meijer, Target, and Walmart, as well as via e-commerce sites including Thrive Market.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Wildlife officials said warmer-than-average temperatures and low snowpack may reduce natural food sources for bears later this year.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The product was distributed nationwide and sold through grocery stores and natural food retailers, such as Meijer, Target, and Walmart, as well as via e-commerce sites including Thrive Market.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Wildlife officials said warmer-than-average temperatures and low snowpack may reduce natural food sources for bears later this year.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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