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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Based on plants; especially, of a diet, consisting mostly or wholly of foods derived from plants; vegan..
I only eat plant-based food.
So, what is my prescription for good health? In short, it is about the multiple health benefits of consuming whole, plant-based foods, and the largely unappreciated health dangers of consuming animal-based foods, including all types of meat, dairy, and eggs.
“We’re positive on the future for plant-based meat, but this is a 20- to 25-year story,” he said. “It’s not going to happen in three to five to 10 years.”
plant-based pizza crust
plant-based pasta
Use plant-based when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Plant-based means Based on plants; especially, of a diet, consisting mostly or wholly of foods derived from plants; vegan..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
I only eat plant-based food.
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