natural food
noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives
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These products are often sold in natural foods stores as nutritional supplements, even though there is little clinical evidence for their health benefits.
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David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Points are given for having at least three natural food sources for wildlife, things like seeds, native plants, nuts and cones, host plants for caterpillars, a layer of fallen leaves, insects, etc.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Overall grosbeak numbers recorded for previous years were about the same here during the summer months, so fewer birds seen at specific locations, like Moore’s home, could be the result of the availability of less natural food, habitat loss, or even the presence of more domestic cats.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to nesting materials, many native plants also provide the natural foods birds need, including seeds, berries, and nuts, says Mizejewski.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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David Kroll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Points are given for having at least three natural food sources for wildlife, things like seeds, native plants, nuts and cones, host plants for caterpillars, a layer of fallen leaves, insects, etc.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Overall grosbeak numbers recorded for previous years were about the same here during the summer months, so fewer birds seen at specific locations, like Moore’s home, could be the result of the availability of less natural food, habitat loss, or even the presence of more domestic cats.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to nesting materials, many native plants also provide the natural foods birds need, including seeds, berries, and nuts, says Mizejewski.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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