The Hallelujah Diet is a biblically-based diet. It was developed by Rev. George Malkmus, Lit. D. in the 1970s from a dietary regemin he was taught by fellow pastor Lester Roloff based on a strict, all-natural diet that originated from the Bible in Genesis. The diet in its current form focuses on health and nutrition from a biblical standpoint. It follows vegan principles and consists of living (raw) foods, juices, and distilled remineralized water. A daily ratio of 85% raw and 15% cooked foods is followed. The lifestyle associated with the diet promotes exercise, proper cleansing, adequate rest, spiritual well-being, sufficient amounts of sunshine, and the elimination of stress.

Live foods are also what produce abundant energy and vibrant health. The following are items from each food category that fit into the 85% portion of each day’s food intake:

The 85% Portion of the Diet:

Beverages
Freshly extracted vegetable juices.

Dairy Alternatives
Fresh almond milk, creamy banana milk, as well as frozen banana, strawberry or blueberry “fruit creams”

Fruit
All fresh, as well as unsulphured, organic dried fruit. Limit consumption to no more than 15% of daily food intake. (Fruit juice is included in this 15%, and is not recommended in large quantities.)

Grains
Soaked oats, millet, raw muesli, dehydrated granola, dehydrated crackers, and raw ground flax seed

Beans
Raw green beans, raw peas, sprouted garbanzo beans, sprouted lentils, and sprouted mung beans

Nuts and Seeds
Raw almonds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, raw almond butter or tahini. Eat sparingly.

Oils and Fats
Extra virgin olive oil, Udo’s Choice Perfected Oil Blend™, Udo's Choice DHA Oil Blend, raw unrefined flax oil and avocados

Seasonings
Fresh or dehydrated herbs, garlic, sweet onions, parsley, cayenne pepper and salt-free seasonings

Soups
Raw soups

Sweets
Fruit smoothies, raw fruit pies with nut/date crusts, date-nut squares, etc.
Vegetables
All raw vegetables

The 15% Portion of the Diet:

Beverages
Caffeine free herb teas and cereal-based coffee-like beverages, along with bottled organic juices

Dairy
Non-dairy cheese, rice milk, and organic butter, all sparingly

Fruit
Stewed and unsweetened frozen fruits

Grains
Whole-grain cereals, breads, muffins, pasta, brown rice, millet, etc

Beans
Lima, aduki, black, kidney, navy, pinto, red and white beans

Oils
Mayonnaise made from cold-pressed oils

Seasonings
Light Gray Celtic® Sea Salt (use sparingly)

Soups
Soups made from scratch without fat, dairy, or table salt

Sweeteners
Raw, unfiltered honey, rice syrup, unsulphured molasses, stevia, carob, pure maple syrup, date sugar (use very sparingly)

Vegetables
Steamed or wok-cooked fresh or frozen vegetables, baked white or sweet potatoes, squash, etc.




Foods to Be Avoided

Beverages
Alcohol, coffee, tea, cocoa, carbonated beverages and soft drinks, all artificial fruit drinks, including sports drinks, and all commercial juices containing preservatives, salt, and sweeteners

Dairy
All milk, cheese, eggs, ice cream, whipped toppings, and non-dairy creamers

Fruit
Canned and sweetened fruits, along with non-organic dried fruits

Grains
Refined, bleached flour products, cold breakfast cereals, and white rice

Meats
Beef, pork, fish, chicken, turkey, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, sausage etc

Nuts & Seeds
All roasted and/or salted seeds and nuts. Peanuts are not a nut but a legume, and very difficult to digest.

Oils
All lard, margarine, shortenings, and anything containing hydrogenated oils

Seasonings
Table salt, black pepper, and any seasonings containing them

Soups
All canned, packaged, or creamed soups containing dairy products

Sweets
All refined white or brown sugar, sugar syrups, chocolate, candy, gum, cookies, donuts, cakes, pies, or other products containing refined sugars or artificial sweeteners

Vegetable
All canned vegetables containing added sodium or preservatives, or vegetables fried in oil

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