It is really important to identify various food substances that provide an alkalizing effect within the body. This ensures that you can effectively transition from a western diet to an alkaline-based diet. Here we have made a list of the top foods recommended by Dr. Sebi.
Dr. Sebi’s Food List
We have divided these food substances into multiple categories so you can easily identify the ones you need to prioritize moving forward.
Vegetables
- Amaranth greens (also known as Callaloo)
- Nopales (also known as Mexican cactus)
- Mushrooms (apart from Shitake)
- Lettuce (apart from Iceberg)
- Kale
- Izote (also known as the cactus leaf or cactus flower)
- Garbanzo beans
- Dandelion greens
- Cucumber
- Chayote (also known as Mexican squash)
- Bell peppers
- Avocado
- Wild arugula
- Purslane (verdolaga)
- Watercress
- Turnip greens
- Zucchini
- Tomatillo
- Squash
- Tomato although only plum and cherry options
- Onions
- Sea vegetables (dulse/arame/inori/hijiki/wakame)
- Okra
- Olives
Fruits
- Mango
- Limes (ensure they are key limes with seeds)
- Seeded grapes
- Figs
- Dates
- Currants
- Cherries
- Cantaloupe
- Any form of elder elderberries
- All varieties of berries except cranberries
- The smallest bananas, original banana, midsize banana, and Burro
- Peaches
- Tamarind
- Soursops from the West Indian or Latin markets
- Soft jelly coconuts
- Seeded raisins
- Prunes
- Prickly bear (also known as cactus fruit)
- Plums
- Pears
- Seeded melons
- Sour or Seville orange
Natural Herbal Teas
- Tila
- Raspberry
- Ginger
- Fennel
- Elderberry
- Chamomile
- Burdock
Grains
- Wild rice
- Tef
- Spelt
- Rye
- Quinoa
- Kamut
- Fonio
- Amaranth
Nuts and Seeds
- Brazil Nuts
- Walnuts
- Raw sesame butter
- Raw sesame seeds
- Hemp seeds
Oils
- Avocado oil
- Hemp seed oil
- Sesame oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Coconut oil (however, ensure that you do not cook it)
- Olive oil (however, ensure that you do not cook it)
Spices and Seasonings
We can classify this category into four subcategories.
Mild Flavors
- Thyme
- Tarragon
- Sweet basil
- Savory
- Oregano
- Dill
- Cloves
- Bay leaf
- Basil
Salty Flavors
- Powdered, granulated seaweed
- Pure sea salt
- Nori/Dulse/Kelp
Sweet Flavors
- Date sugar
- Pure agave syrup
Pungent and Spicy Flavors
- Sage
- Habanero
- Onion powder
- Cayenne (also known as African Bird Pepper)
- Achiote
These food options allow you to keep within the alkaline diet. It also ensures that you have a wide range of options to choose from and maintain a healthy body.