Vegetables
The foundation of alkaline cooking โ choose seasonal produce.
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Alkaline fasting foods: what can you eat?
The list according to the Wacker method โ vegetables, fruit, nuts, drinks, an interactive food check and a sample day.
๐ฅฆVegetables are the basis of every meal
๐ฅPotatoes are explicitly allowed
๐Ripe fruit is part of it
๐ฝ๏ธReal meals โ no zero-calorie fast
In short
What is alkaline fasting according to the Wacker method?
If you want to start alkaline fasting, your first question is probably: what am I actually allowed to eat?
The good news: with the Wacker method you donโt give up food altogether. For a limited time you leave out acid-forming foods and eat alkaline-forming foods instead โ above all vegetables, salads, ripe fruit, herbs and certain nuts and seeds.
The method was developed by the Wacker family. You eat normal meals โ you just choose very consciously what goes on your plate. Read more in What is alkaline fasting? and What makes it alkaline?
โ Alkaline fasting
- Real meals, three times a day
- Vegetables, fruit, potatoes, herbs, nuts
- Easy to fit into everyday life
Classic therapeutic fasting
- Largely no solid food
- Juices, broths, tea
- Usually supervised
Allowed foods
Which foods can you eat when alkaline fasting?
The basis is plant-based, alkaline-forming food. Quality, combination and preparation matter too. Follow a link to dive deeper.
Potatoes
Considered alkaline and filling โ boiled, as soup, baked or as potato salad with an alkaline dressing.
Carbohydrates when fastingRipe fruit
Perfect for breakfast, fruit salad or smoothies โ depending on the season.
Alkaline smoothiesNuts & seeds
Add texture and flavour. Not all nuts are classified the same โ choice and amount matter.
Which nuts are allowed?Herbs & wild herbs
Give vegetables flavour without heavy sauces. Wild herbs grow right outside our door.
Wild herbsSalads & dressings
More than lettuce: combine vegetables, herbs, sprouts and nuts โ and make your own dressing.
Salad tips & dressingsQuality oils
Cold-pressed oils round off vegetables and salads โ add linseed oil after cooking.
Steaming, sprouting, fermentingPomegranate
A particularly exciting fruit for alkaline cooking.
Why pomegranate fits so wellProtein
Will I get enough protein? A fasting week differs from your long-term diet โ worth a closer look.
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Food check: can I eat this?
Type a food or tap a term โ youโll see right away whether it fits.
No entry yet โ rule of thumb: plant-based, fresh and unprocessed is usually alkaline.
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Food check: can I eat this?Tap a food to see the explanation.
At a glance
Alkaline fasting food list
So you donโt have to think twice when shopping: the most important alkaline foods by category โ with alkaline value and a kitchen tip.
| Food | Alkaline value* | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli | very high | steam briefly |
| Courgette | high | raw as zoodles |
| Carrots | high | grated with lemon juice |
| Spinach | high | ideal in smoothies |
| Apples | medium | with almonds as a snack |
| Berries | medium | antioxidant boost |
| Food | Alkaline value* | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | high | soak overnight |
| Walnuts | medium | omega-3 source |
| Pumpkin seeds | medium | toasted on salads |
| Olive oil | high | use cold-pressed |
| Linseed oil | high | add after cooking |
| Coconut oil | medium | for gentle frying |
| Drink | Why alkaline | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Still water (lukewarm) | Supports metabolism without irritating the stomach | A glass in the morning, with a squeeze of lemon |
| Herbal teas (peppermint, nettle, camomile, rooibos, lemon balm) | Plant minerals are alkaline-forming, support digestion | 2โ3 cups a day, unsweetened |
| Ginger lemon water | Ginger stimulates circulation, lemon provides minerals | Steep ginger 5 min in hot water, then add lemon |
| Lupin coffee | Caffeine-free, slightly alkaline coffee alternative | Brew in a filter, black or with oat drink |
| Veggie smoothie (max. 30 % fruit) | Minerals from spinach, cucumber, celery | Spinach + cucumber + ยฝ apple + parsley |
| Natural coconut water | Rich in electrolytes, hydrating | Choose 100 % coconut water without sugar |
* Alkaline value as a rough kitchen guide.
Better left out
What shouldnโt you eat when alkaline fasting?
During your fasting week you give your body a break from acid-forming foods:
๐ฅฉ Meat & sausage
Animal protein is strongly acid-forming.
๐ Fish & seafood
Healthy, but too protein-rich for the cure.
๐ง Dairy & cheese
Acid-forming โ choose plant-based alternatives.
๐ฅ Eggs
Left out during the fasting week.
๐ฅ White flour, bread & pasta
Grain-based baked goods are left out.
๐ฌ Sugar & sweets
Refined sugar causes blood-sugar spikes.
โ Coffee, black tea & alcohol
Not part of the Wacker method โ cut down on coffee beforehand.
๐ฅค Soft & energy drinks
Sugar, phosphates and carbonation.
๐ Industrial fats & fried food
Donโt fit alkaline cooking.
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Tip: Missing your coffee? Try lupin coffee or a mild herbal tea. If you usually drink several cups a day, cut down gradually before your fasting week.
Drinks & seasoning
What do you drink โ and what about salt?
Drinking enough is part of every fasting week: mainly still water and suitable herbal teas. Sugary drinks and alcohol are not. More: Drinking during alkaline fasting.
When seasoning, use herbs, spices and different cooking methods โ youโll be surprised how intense fresh vegetables taste. Which salt fits: Salt during alkaline fasting.
๐ง Good to know
Thirst is often mistaken for hunger. Try a glass of lukewarm water or herbal tea before reaching for a snack.
Cooking & enjoyment
Alkaline fasting can be delicious
Eating alkaline doesnโt mean a week of raw food. Different methods create different flavours and textures:
SteamingBraisingGentle cookingSproutingFermenting
More in Alkaline cooking methods and alkaline sauerkraut & kombucha. A few recipes from our blog:
Example
What your alkaline fasting day could look like
You donโt have to eat the same every day โ the variety of vegetables, herbs and methods keeps it interesting.
Morning
Breakfast
Fresh fruit salad with seasonal fruit and selected nuts or seeds, with herbal tea and still water.
Midday
Lunch
A big portion of vegetables with potatoes and fresh herbs โ or a colourful salad with alkaline dressing.
Evening
Dinner
A warm vegetable soup or a light vegetable dish.
Do I have to go hungry?
No โ alkaline fasting isnโt a zero-calorie fast. You eat real meals, though the first days can feel unusual.
If you normally eat a lot of coffee, sugar, bread, meat or cheese, youโll notice the change more. Good preparation helps โ see our alkaline fasting guide.
At home or at the hotel?
Alkaline fasting without shopping and cooking
Of course you can fast at home โ but you have to plan, shop and cook fresh every day.
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Good to know
FAQ about alkaline fasting foods
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Can I drink coffee?
Leave out coffee and black tea for the duration. Herbal teas, warm lemon water or lupin coffee are good alternatives.
Can I drink alcohol?
Ideally avoid it completely โ it is strongly acid-forming. Water with fresh lemon is the better choice.
Are potatoes allowed?
Yes. Potatoes are considered alkaline โ boiled, as soup, baked or as potato salad with alkaline dressing.
What helps against cravings?
An alkaline snack such as veggie sticks with avocado dip, or a cucumber-spinach smoothie. Drink enough โ thirst is often mistaken for hunger.
How do I stay full?
Choose high-fibre foods like leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, cucumber, courgette or avocado.
What do I eat on the go?
Snack boxes with almonds, veggie sticks or a little fruit.
How do I manage on busy days?
Cook ahead: veggie pans, roasted vegetables or soups keep for several days. Plan fixed meal times.
Do I have to count calories?
No. Quality matters, not quantity โ eat until you are satisfied.
Conclusion
Alkaline fasting offers more choice than you think
Vegetables, potatoes, salads, ripe fruit, herbs and selected nuts and seeds can be combined again and again. The Wacker method is a lovely way to consciously change your eating habits for a while โ and maybe keep a few new ones afterwards.
From the Zollhaus blog
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Further sources: basenfasten.de (Sabine Wacker) ยท Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Ernรคhrung (DGE)
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