What are whole foods?
A Planet Wellness Guide to Eating Close to Nature Whole foods are simply foods that are as close to their natural state as possible — unprocessed, unrefined, and free from artificial additives. Think an apple straight from the tree, a handful of oats from the field, or a bowl of lentils soaked overnight. Nothing added. Nothing taken away. Just food, as nature intended. It's a beautifully simple idea, and yet in today's world of ready meals, protein bars, and ingredient lists you need a science degree to decode, eating whole foods has become something of a conscious choice rather than a default. The good news? Once you understand what whole foods are and why they matter, making the shift feels far less overwhelming — and...