Nutritional Guide | Beyond Vegan Eats

Dr. Sebi Inspired Alkaline Food Guide

The Beyond Vegan lifestyle follows the nutritional teachings inspired by Dr. Sebi. This approach focuses on natural, non-hybrid plant foods that support the body’s balance. Hybrid foods created through cross-pollination may change the plant’s natural structure and electrical composition. Because of this, certain foods commonly eaten today, such as garlic, are avoided in this lifestyle.

Approved Vegetables

Amaranth greens (callaloo), wild arugula, avocado, bell peppers, chayote (Mexican squash), cucumber, dandelion greens, garbanzo beans, green banana, izote (cactus flower), kale, lettuce (except iceberg), mushrooms (except shiitake), nopales (Mexican cactus), olives and olive oil, onions, purslane (verdolaga), poke salad greens, sea vegetables (wakame, dulse, arame, hijiki, nori), squash, cherry and plum tomatoes, tomatillo, turnip greens, watercress, zucchini.

Approved Fruits

All fruits should be natural, seeded, and not canned. Approved fruits include apples, small bananas or burro bananas, berries (except cranberries), cantaloupe, cherries, currants, dates, figs, seeded grapes, key limes, mango, seeded melons, papaya, peaches, pears, plums, prickly pear cactus fruit, prunes, seeded raisins, soft jelly coconut, soursop, and tamarind.

Nuts & Seeds

Brazil nuts, hemp seeds, pine nuts, raw sesame seeds, sesame tahini butter, and walnuts are included in the alkaline food list. Nut and seed butters made from these ingredients are also allowed when they are natural and minimally processed.

Oils (Use in Moderation)

Oils should be used carefully and in small amounts. Approved options include olive oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, sesame oil, hempseed oil, and avocado oil. It is recommended not to cook these oils at high temperatures.

Spices & Seasonings

Allowed seasonings include achiote, basil, bay leaf, cayenne (African bird pepper), dill, habanero, onion powder, oregano, powdered seaweed (kelp, dulse, or nori), pure sea salt, sage, savory, sweet basil, tarragon, and thyme.

Natural Sweeteners

Sweeteners should come from natural sources. Approved options include 100% pure agave syrup (from cactus) and date sugar made from dried dates.

Alkaline Grains

Allowed alkaline grains include amaranth, fonio, kamut, quinoa, rye, spelt, teff, and wild rice. These grains are commonly used in alkaline plant-based meals.

Herbal Teas

Natural herbal teas that follow the alkaline lifestyle include anise, burdock, chamomile, cloves, fennel, ginger, red raspberry, and tila.