Eating Guide

Nourishing Your Body with a Plant-Based Diet
At The Cultures Herb, we believe that herbs and a plant-based diet go hand in hand in promoting optimal wellness. Here's a guide to help you embrace a plant-based lifestyle:
Fill Your Plate with Colorful Vegetables:
Aim to include a variety of colorful vegetables in every meal for a wide range of nutrients.
Incorporate Whole Grains:
Choose whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, and oats to provide essential fiber and sustained energy.
Add Protein-Rich Legumes:
Include beans, lentils, and chickpeas in your meals for plant-based protein.
Embrace Healthy Fats:
Incorporate sources of healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, and seeds, to support brain and heart health.
Explore Herbal Teas:
Enhance your plant-based diet with our herbal teas that complement a healthy lifestyle.
Stay Hydrated:
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and support overall well-being. Remember, transitioning to a plant-based diet is a personal journey. Take it one step at a time, and feel free to explore our herbal resources for more tips on wellness and herbal living.

ALKALINE FOOD LIST

VEGETABLES

  • Amaranth Greens (Same As Callaloo, A Variety Of Spinach)
  • Avocado
  • Bell Peppers
  • Chayote (Chocho, Mexican Squash)
  • Cucumber
  • Dandelion Greens
  • Garbanzo Beans
  • Green Banana
  • Izote (Cactus Flower/Cactus Leaf
  • Lettuce (All The Varieties Except Iceberg Lettuce)
  • Mushrooms (All, Except Shitake)
  • Okra
  • Olives
  • Onions
  • Poke Salad (Greens)
  • Purslane
  • Sea Vegetables (Wakame/Dulse/Arame/Hiki/Nori/Sea Moss)
  • Squash (Except For Pumpkin)
  • Tomato (Cherry & Plum Only)
  • Tomatillo
  • TURNIP GREENS
  • WATERCRESS
  • ZUCCHINI

FRUITS

  • BANANAS (THE SMALLEST ONE OR THE BURRO/MID-SIZE (ORIGINAL BANANA)
  • BERRIES (ALL VARIETIES - NO CRANBERRIES)
  • CANTALOUPE
  • CHERRIES
  • APPLES
  • CURRANTS
  • DATES
  • FIGS
  • GRAPES -SEEDED
  • KEY LIMES
  • MANGO
  • MELONS (SEEDED)
  • ORANGE
  • PAPAYAS
  • PEACHES
  • PPEAR
  • PLUMS
  • PRICKLY PEAR (CACTUS FRUIT)
  • PRUNES
  • RAISINS (SEEDED)
  • SOFT JELLY COCONUT
  • SOURSOP
  • TAMARIND

HERBS AND SPICES

  • BASIL
  • CAYENNE
  • CLOVES
  • DILL
  • HABANERO
  • ONION POWDER
  • OREGANO
  • PURE SEA SALT
  • SAGE
  • THYME

NUTS AND SEEDS

  • HEMP SEEDS
  • RAW SESAME SEEDS
  • WALNUTS
  • BRAZIL NUTS

GRAINS

  • AMARANTH
  • FONIO
  • KAMUT
  • QUINOA
  • RYE
  • SPELT
  • TEFF
  • WILD RICE

OILS

  • COCONUT OIL
  • OLIVE OIL
  • AVOCADO OIL
  • HEMP SEED OIL
  • SESAME SEED OIL
  • TAHINI BUTTER
  • SWEETENERS

AGAVE

  • DATE SYRUP
  • DATE SUGAR

MILKS

  • HEMP MILK
  • COCONUT MILK