What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heads for vegetarian food (7)" mean?

The definition is "food". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NUT (synonym="informal term for the head") + LOAF (synonym="the head") = NUTLOAF; definition: "vegetarian food" The answer is NUTLOAF.

Heads for vegetarian food (7)

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