plant-based food
nounUK /plɑːnt beɪst fuːd/
US /plænt beɪst fuːd/
Food made from plants like fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans, with no meat or dairy.
She packed plant-based food like hummus and carrot sticks for lunch.
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2. Foods that come directly from plants rather than from animals.
Nuts and seeds are plant-based foods that give you protein.
3. A diet that focuses mostly on plants but may include small amounts of animal products.
His doctor suggested a plant-based food plan to help his heart.
4. Foods marketed as healthy alternatives to meat and dairy.
The store sells plant-based food like oat milk and veggie burgers.