plant food

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Recent Examples of plant food Eating more antioxidant-rich plant foods and omega-3 fatty acids may lower your inflammation and risk of chronic diseases. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025 Finally, polyphenols, found in plant foods like dates, tea, spices, and cocoa, which can act like a prebiotic and benefit gut bacteria, or can be converted by the gut bacteria into beneficial fatty acids. Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 29 May 2025 Oxalic acid, or oxalate, is a naturally occurring organic compound in plant foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts. Roxana Ehsani, Health, 21 May 2025 It's only found in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and chia seeds. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for plant food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant food
Noun
  • Conflicting advice abounds regarding fertilizer timing.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
  • Many commercial potting soils contain slow-release fertilizer providing all the nutrients the plant requires for the first season in its new home.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • The pandemic shook the very seams of corporate dressing.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 23 July 2025
  • The Wales family’s off-duty attire emphasizes muted tones and an elevated sense of casual dressing.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025

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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant%20food. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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