plant-based

[plant-beyst]

adjective

1. relating to or being a food consisting entirely or mainly of whole or minimally processed plant parts, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, legumes, and seeds: the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.

   plant-based burgers that taste like meat;

   the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.

2. relating to or being a medicine, fuel, etc., made from plants or plant matter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plant-based¹

Coined in 1980 by Thomas Colin Campbell (born 1934), U.S. biochemist

Example Sentences

Although soybeans provide plant-based protein and the oil contains no cholesterol, excessive intake of linoleic acid from sources including ultra-processed foods may be contributing to chronic metabolic problems.

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Drinks made with plant-based milk, such as soya, oat and almond will be treated in a similar way to milk-drinks from 2028.

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"Healthful" plant-based foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, oils, coffee, and tea.

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Their analysis showed that people who routinely ate a Mediterranean or plant-based diet experienced a lower incidence of constipation.

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This has meant that food traditionally thought to be healthy -- such as fake meat products, plant-based milks and some breads and canned vegetables -- could be considered ultra-processed.

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