Hallelujah Diet
The Hallelujah Diet was created by Reverend George Malkmus and his wife Rhonda in the 1970s as a way to return people to “God’s way to optimal health.” It’s inspired by the following quote from the Bible in Genesis, Chapter 1, Verse 29: “Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.’”
The diet is a low-calorie, vegan diet which consists of living (raw) foods, juices, and distilled, re-mineralized water. A daily ratio of 85% raw and 15% cooked food is recommended. Of the diet’s 85% raw component, 15% should come from fruit with the remaining 70% being plant and vegetable-based.
In addition to enzyme-rich, immune-boosting foods, the diet encourages exercise, getting adequate sleep, practicing spirituality, getting sunshine, and engaging in stress-reducing activities.
Foods to include:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Whole grains
- Beans
- Raw nuts and seeds
- Healthy oils
Foods to avoid:
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Eggs
- Dairy
- Refined grains
- Sugar
- Trans fats
- Processed foods
Pros:
- Emphasizes whole foods
- Can be a lifestyle rather than a diet
- May detoxify the body
Cons
- Very restrictive
- Veganism won’t work for all
- Might not work for non-religious people
Sources:
The Hallelujah Diet www.hacres.com (Links to an external site.)
Hallelujah Diet www.yourlifesource.com (Links to an external site.)
