Plant-Based Diet

noun health

adjective healthy

• Health food refers to food that is considered beneficial for one's health due to its nutrient content.
• I try to eat health food like fruits and vegetables to stay in shape.
• I'm all about that health food life - kale smoothies and quinoa bowls all day!
• Just like physical exercise is good for the body, health food is like exercise for the mind.

noun a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons

• The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options on their menu.
• I'm thinking of trying out a vegetarian diet for a month.
• My friend is a total veggie-head and only eats vegetarian food.
• Her love for animals led her to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle.

noun A person who follows a vegan lifestyle for ethical reasons, such as to prevent animal cruelty or reduce environmental impact

• The ethical vegan refused to wear clothing made from animal products.
• My friend is an ethical vegan and only eats plant-based foods.
• I heard that ethical vegans are called 'plant-based warriors' in some circles.
• Being an ethical vegan is like living in harmony with nature and all its creatures.

noun a Middle Eastern dish made from mashed cooked eggplant mixed with tahini, olive oil, and various seasonings

• Baba ganoush is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and garlic.
• I love dipping pita bread in baba ganoush at parties.
• Let's whip up some baba ganoush for our potluck tonight!
• Her words were like a smooth baba ganoush, comforting and satisfying to the soul.

noun a type of summer squash that is typically long and green in color

• The chef prepared a delicious zucchini dish for the guests.
• I love adding zucchini to my pasta for some extra veggies.
• Let's sneak some zucchini into the sauce for a healthier twist.
• She navigated through the crowd as smoothly as a zucchini sliding down a chute.

noun the viscous water in which legume seeds such as chickpeas have been cooked

• Aquafaba is the viscous water in which legume seeds such as chickpeas have been cooked.
• I used aquafaba as an egg substitute in my vegan baking.
• I can't believe how fluffy my meringues turned out using aquafaba!
• Her speech was as light and airy as aquafaba, captivating the audience with its smoothness.

noun a small edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico and Guatemala, and is high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and various nutrients

• Chia seeds are known for their high nutritional value and health benefits.
• I like sprinkling chia seeds on my smoothie bowl for an extra boost of nutrients.
• Chia seeds are my go-to superfood for a quick energy boost.
• Adding chia seeds to your diet is like planting tiny health seeds in your body.