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plant-based diet
/ˌplæntˈbeɪst ˈdaɪət/PLANT-BASED DI·et
a way of eating that focuses on foods from plants (vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds)
Examples
“She's chosen a plant-based diet for health reasons.”
“Schools are introducing more plant-based diet options in canteens.”
“A plant-based diet doesn't always mean being vegan.”
Band 8 sentence
“Adopting a plant-based diet can reduce one's carbon footprint while still providing sufficient nutrients when planned carefully.”
Collocations
- follow a plant-based diet
- switch to a plant-based diet
Word family
Common mistakes
I am vegetarian diet.→I follow a plant-based diet.
He is vegan and he eats no plant-based food.→He is vegan and eats only plant-based food.
Say it for a higher band
5vegetarian→6meat-free diet→7+plant-based diet
Synonyms
vegetarian diet
Easily confused
vegetarian diet
“Many people adopt a vegetarian diet for ethical reasons.”
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