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Plant Based Dictionary

Your go-to guide for understanding hundreds of thoroughly researched plant-based terms.

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GMO-Free

Foods that are free from genetically modified organisms.

Garbanzo Beans

Also known as chickpeas, often used in vegan dishes.

Ghee-Free

Refers to vegan substitutes for ghee (clarified butter).

Gluten-Free

A diet or product that excludes gluten, often overlapping with vegan products.

Goji Berries

A superfood used in vegan smoothies or as a topping for bowls.

Grain-Free

Diets or products excluding grains, sometimes followed by people with sensitivities.

Granola

A breakfast dish often made with oats, nuts, and sweeteners, available in vegan versions.

Green Beans

A vegetable used in vegan cooking.

Greenwashing

The misleading practice of marketing products as environmentally friendly when they aren't.

Guacamole

A vegan dip made primarily from avocado.

Halal Vegan

Vegan products certified to be free from animal products and meet Islamic dietary standards.

Health Conscious

A person who focuses on health through nutrition, often adopting a vegan lifestyle.

Heart Health

Vegan diets are often associated with improved heart health.

Hemp Seeds

Nutrient-dense seeds often used in vegan food products.

Herbal Tea

A plant-based drink free from animal products.

Herbivore

An animal or person that feeds exclusively on plants.

High-Protein Vegan

Foods or diets designed to meet protein needs without animal products.

Honey-Free

Foods and products that do not contain honey, often substituted with agave or maple syrup.

Hummus

A Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, often served with pita or vegetables.

Hydration

Essential for health, especially for vegans consuming plant-based diets.

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