plant food

noun

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But many plant foods alone don't provide enough of all the essential amino acids. Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026 For example, accurate calorie counts are particularly difficult to calculate for plant foods, which have cell walls that can be heard for teeth to break through, since chewing is the first phase of digestion, Moyer said. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026 The third type, ALA, is found in plant foods and can be partially converted to EPA and DHA. Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 Protein helps stabilize blood sugar and provides steady energy, while fiber from whole plant foods supports gut health and metabolic balance. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plant food was in 1853

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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plant%20food. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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