Wholefoods tend to contain more vitamins and minerals than refined or processed foods do.

Wholefoods are an excellent source of dietary fibre. Included as part of a healthy diet, fibre can help to prevent certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also important in the management of constipation.

Wholefoods contain many natural substances recognised as being important for maintaining good health. Fruit and vegetables for example are a source of phytochemicals which are believed to help protect against heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Wholefoods are often good sources of antioxidants that protect the body from free-radical damage.