health food

noun
any natural food popularly believed to promote or sustain good health, as by containing vital nutrients, being grown without the use of pesticides, or having a low sodium or fat content.

Origin:
1880–85

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health food
 
n
a.  vegetarian food organically grown and with no additives, eaten for its dietary value and benefit to health
 b.  (as modifier): a health-food shop

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Medical Dictionary

health food n.
A food believed to be highly beneficial to health, especially a food grown organically and free of chemical additives.

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Example sentences
Perhaps, before that happens, the natural substance will find its way into the
  herbal medicine aisle of health food stores.
To speak of personal growth as something that can be achieved by eating health
  food, however, falsifies this perception.
It is comfort food that is not necessarily health food.
Purchase organic ingredients at reputable health food stores and mail order
  companies.
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