rabbit food
rabbit food - Raw vegetables, especially lettuce. Dating from the first half of the 1900s, the term is sometimes used disparagingly by those who prefer more solid sustenance, but also positively by those who are dieting or find such food has great health benefits. For example, “What dessert? There’s nothing but rabbit food in her lunch box,” or “I’ve lost ten pounds by finally getting used to eating rabbit food at every meal!”
Synonyms & Related Terms:
- Salad (🥗)
- Greens
- Veggie platter
- Garden, as in “to eat a garden”
Antonyms:
- Junk food (🍟)
- Comfort food
- Meat-and-potatoes
Humor-Filled Quote:
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” – La Rochefoucauld… and art isn’t always about greasy cheeseburgers!
Common Expressions and Similar Idioms:
- Rabbiting around: Doing something in a frantic, scattered way. (“I spent the morning rabbiting around the house looking for my keys.")
- Salad days: Referring to the peak of one’s youthful, carefree elegance and energy. (“Ah, I remember my salad days; simpler times and better abs!”)
Proverbs:
- “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” (A suggestion for mixing fruit with your rabbit food!)
- “You are what you eat.”
Literature and Books to Chew On:
- “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan
- “Eat to Live” by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
- “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall (for stories of another kind of rabbit food—miles of chia pudding)
Inspirational Farewell:
“Whether you’re munching on carrot sticks or savoring a quinoa salad, remember that choosing ‘rabbit food’ can bring a healthy hop to your step and may just be the ideal companion for a long, vibrant, leafy journey.”
