Tag: Whole food definition

According to one study, diets rich in whole foods are associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. So, what counts as wholefood and how can you tell the difference from processed alternatives designed for convenience and a long shelf-life?

With no official, legal definition for what constitutes a “whole food,” the answer to whether fat-free yogurt is considered a whole food depends entirely on where you draw the line on food processing. While plain yogurt is typically viewed as minimally processed, the steps required to remove milk fat and alter the product's texture can push its fat-free version into a different category.