plant-based

[ plant-beyst ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plant-based¹

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

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A meat-and-potatoes guy by nature, he dove headfirst into my world of food restrictions and plant-based improvisation.

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Honorable mention goes to Smith + Deli for their range of vegan sandwiches using plant-based cold cuts and Maker & Mongers inside the Prahran Market for having what Levin thinks is the world’s best cheese toastie.

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According to nutrition experts, prebiotic sodas, with their blend of gut-friendly fibers and plant-based compounds, can offer some real benefits, especially for digestion and gut health.

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Ministers should also encourage farmers to focus on plant-based products which can be turned into fuels, it says.

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With poultry or plant-based patties, you need to ensure they don’t turn out dry or bland.

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