Which is the Simplest Food? Defining Purity and Health
                                
                                
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                                For thousands of years, humans have sought nourishment from the most basic sources, yet defining which is the simplest food is a complex question with multiple answers. While water is fundamentally simple, the term's application to solid food involves different criteria, including processing, ingredients, and nutritional makeup.