plant food

noun

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Furthermore, plant foods such as edamame, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds and legumes offer a healthy source of protein that’s free from the cholesterol found only in animal products. Gene Baur, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026 Citrus plant food or organic fruit tree foods work well, or look for slow-release fertilizers. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 Fiber is an indigestible nutrient that's concentrated in most plant foods. Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Jan. 2026 The committee’s report emphasized dietary patterns rich in plant foods, moderate in animal products, and supported by decades of research linking plant-forward eating to lower chronic disease risk. Hannah Van Ark, STAT, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food

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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 1 Feb. 2026.

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