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health food

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

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health food

(Cookery)

a. vegetarian food, often 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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health′ food`

any natural food popularly believed to promote or sustain good health, as through its vital nutrients.

[1880–85]

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health food - any natural or prepared food popularly believed to promote good health

solid food, food - any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink"

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health food

n → cibo macrobiotico

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