Dr Sebi Food List
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Vegetables, Fruits and Grains
Vegetables
- Amaranth greens
- Avocado
- Bell Peppers
- Chayote (Mexican squash)
- Cucumber
- Dandelion greens
- Garbanzo beans
- Izote (Cactus flower/cactus leaf)
- Kale
- Lettuce (All, except Iceberg)
- Mushrooms (All, except Shitake)
- Nopales (Mexican cactus)
- Okra
- Olives
- Onions
- Sea Vegetables (Wakame/dulse/arame/hijiki/nori)
- Squash
- Tomato (Cherry and plum only)
- Tomatillo
- Turnip greens
- Zucchini
- Watercress
- Purslane (Verdolaga)
- Wild arugula
Fruits
- Apples (Granny Smith and Red delicious not recommended)
- Bananas (The smallest one or the Burro/midsize/original banana)
- Berries (All varieties, no cranberries)
- Elderberries (In any form)
- Cantaloupe
- Cherries
- Currants
- Dates
- Figs
- Grapes (Seeded)
- Limes (Key limes, with seeds)
- Mango
- Melons (Watermelon, Seeded)
- Orange (Seville or sour preferred, difficult to find)
- Papayas
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Prickly Pear (Cactus fruit)
- Prunes
- Raisins (Seeded)
- Soft Jelly Coconuts
- Soursops (Latin or West Indian markets)
- Tamarind
Grains
- Amaranth
- Fonio
- Kamut
- Quinoa
- Rye
- Spelt
- Tef
- Wild Rice
Spices and Seasonings
Mild Flavors
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Cloves
- Dill
- Oregano
- Savory
- Sweet Basil
- Tarragon
- Thyme
Pungent and Spicy Flavors
- Achiote
- Cayenne/ African Bird Pepper
- Coriander (Cilantro)
- Onion Powder
- Habanero
- Sage
Salty Flavors
- Pure Sea Salt
- Powdered Granulated Seaweed (Kelp/Dulse/Nori - has "sea taste")
Sweet Flavors
- Pure Agave Syrup (From cactus)
- Date Sugar
Teas, Oils, Nuts and Seeds
Herbal Teas
- Burdock
- Chamomile
- Elderberry
- Fennel
- Ginger
- Raspberry
- Tila
Oils
- Olive Oil (Do not cook)
- Coconut Oil (Do not cook)
- Grapeseed Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Hempseed Oil
- Avocado Oil
Nuts & Seeds
- Hemp Seeds
- Raw Sesame Seeds
- Raw Sesame "Tahini" Butter
- Walnuts
- Brazil Nuts
Why These Foods Are On The Dr Sebi Food List
This Dr Sebi food list focuses on plant foods that are traditionally recommended in the Sebian lifestyle, including approved vegetables, fruits, grains, herbal teas, oils, nuts, and seeds. The goal is to help you build meals around simple, whole ingredients and avoid heavily processed foods.
Many people use this list as a practical shopping guide because it gives a clear structure for day-to-day choices. When your kitchen is stocked with approved foods, meal planning gets easier and consistency becomes more realistic over time.
What Makes These Foods Useful
- They are easy to combine into simple home-cooked meals.
- They support a fiber-rich, plant-based eating pattern.
- They help reduce guesswork when grocery shopping.
- They make it easier to stay aligned with Dr Sebi nutritional guidelines.
If you are just getting started, begin with a few staples from each category, then rotate recipes each week. That approach keeps the Dr Sebi approved food list practical, sustainable, and easier to follow long term.