whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Is whole wheat bread actually healthier?Here’s what experts say. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024 Heart disease being the number one cause of death in the U.S. The healthiest way to eat a sandwich would be to make it at home on whole wheat bread with lean meat and packed with vegetables. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024 In a large, dry skillet, add half (1¼ cups) of the whole wheat flour. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024 Here's a breakdown of different ways to add more whole grains to your daily menu beyond having a slice of whole wheat toast for breakfast every morning. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024 Our team was pleased with the whole wheat pizza, too. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023 Yes, whole wheat bread is a great option for upping your whole grain intake. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024 Good natural sources of protein include mixed nuts (26 grams of protein per cup), lentils (18 grams per cooked cup), whole wheat bread (3-4 grams per slice), eggs (6-7 grams per egg), black beans (15 grams per cooked cup), and cottage cheese (25 grams per cup). Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024 Eat this ▪ Whole grains: Quinoa is a dietary superstar, but also try whole wheat pasta, oatmeal and brown rice. Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whole wheat was in 1804

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“Whole wheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20wheat. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

whole wheat

adjective
: made from or containing wheat kernels that were ground in their entirety
whole wheat bread

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