Alkaline Vegan Fruits Guide
Nourish Your Body with Nature's Sweetest Healing Foods
At Azin & MelanAid, we encourage a wellness lifestyle centered around nutrient-dense alkaline plant foods. These fruits are valued for their naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, hydration properties, and phytonutrients that support vitality, cellular nourishment, digestive wellness, and the body's natural cleansing and renewal processes.
The fruits listed below form an important part of our Alkaline Wellness Program and may be enjoyed fresh, raw, blended into smoothies, juiced, incorporated into fruit bowls, desserts, herbal preparations, and wellness regimens. Many of these fruits are also recognized throughout Saint Lucia and the Caribbean by their traditional Kwéyòl (French Creole) names.
Apples
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Pom
Benefits
• Rich in antioxidants and fiber
• Supports digestive wellness
• Helps promote healthy elimination
• Provides natural energy
Serving Size
• 1 medium apple
Nutrition Facts
• Calories: 95
• Fiber: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
Vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• B Vitamins
Minerals
• Potassium
• Manganese
Additional Information
Apples are among the most widely consumed fruits worldwide. They can be enjoyed fresh, sliced into fruit salads, blended into smoothies, juiced, dehydrated, or incorporated into healthy desserts. The skin contains valuable antioxidants and fiber.
Bananas
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Bannann
Benefits
• Provides sustained natural energy
• Supports digestive wellness
• Rich in potassium
• Supports muscle and nerve function
Serving Size
• 1 small to medium banana
Nutrition Facts
• Calories: 90–105
• Fiber: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 23g
Vitamins
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin C
Minerals
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Manganese
Additional Information
Small traditional bananas are preferred within the Azin & MelanAid wellness protocol. They may be eaten fresh, blended into smoothies, added to fruit bowls, frozen desserts, and alkaline breakfast preparations.
Berries
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Bè
Includes
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Elderberries
• Mulberries
Benefits
• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports healthy aging
• Promotes immune wellness
• Supports cardiovascular health
Serving Size
• 1 cup
Vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Folate
Minerals
• Manganese
• Potassium
Additional Information
Berries are among the most antioxidant-rich fruits available. They may be enjoyed fresh, frozen, blended into smoothies, added to fruit bowls, or incorporated into raw desserts.
Cantaloupe
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Kantaloup
Benefits
• Supports hydration
• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports skin and eye health
Serving Size
• 1 cup diced
Vitamins
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
Minerals
• Potassium
• Magnesium
Additional Information
Cantaloupe is a refreshing melon with naturally high water content. Best enjoyed fresh, chilled, or blended into fruit smoothies and juices.
Cherries
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Sériz
Benefits
• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports recovery after physical activity
• Promotes overall wellness
Serving Size
• 1 cup
Vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A
Minerals
• Potassium
• Copper
Additional Information
Cherries may be enjoyed fresh, frozen, blended into smoothies, or added to fruit salads and wellness bowls.
Currants
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Kiran
Benefits
• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports immune health
• Naturally high in vitamin C
Serving Size
• 1 cup
Vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
Minerals
• Iron
• Potassium
Additional Information
Currants are small nutrient-dense berries often used in juices, smoothies, herbal preparations, and fruit blends.
Dates
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Dat
Benefits
• Natural source of energy
• Rich in fiber
• Supports digestive health
Serving Size
• 2–3 dates
Vitamins
• Vitamin B6
Minerals
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Copper
Additional Information
Dates are naturally sweet fruits often used as healthy sweeteners in smoothies, desserts, energy balls, and alkaline treats.
Figs
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Fig
Benefits
• Supports digestive wellness
• Rich in fiber
• Provides natural minerals
Serving Size
• 2–3 fresh figs
Vitamins
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin B6
Minerals
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium
Additional Information
Figs can be enjoyed fresh or dried and are commonly used in fruit platters, smoothies, desserts, and wellness snacks.
Grapes (With Seeds)
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Rezen
Benefits
• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports cardiovascular wellness
• Provides hydration
Serving Size
• 1 cup
Vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
Minerals
• Potassium
• Copper
Additional Information
Seeded grapes are preferred within the Azin & MelanAid wellness protocol. They may be enjoyed fresh, juiced, frozen, or blended into smoothies.
Lime (Key Limes With Seeds)
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Sitwon Vèt
Benefits
• Supports hydration
• Rich in vitamin C
• Supports digestive wellness
Serving Size
• Juice of 1–2 limes
Vitamins
• Vitamin C
Minerals
• Potassium
• Calcium
Additional Information
Lime is commonly used in alkaline drinks, herbal preparations, salad dressings, marinades, and detox beverages.
Mango
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Mango
Benefits
• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports eye health
• Supports immune wellness
Serving Size
• 1 cup sliced
Vitamins
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
Minerals
• Potassium
• Copper
Additional Information
Mango is a beloved Caribbean fruit that may be enjoyed fresh, blended into smoothies, juices, fruit bowls, and frozen treats.
Melons (With Seeds)
Saint Lucian French Creole (Kwéyòl) Name: Melon
Benefits
• Supports hydration
• Naturally refreshing
• Rich in antioxidants
Serving Size
• 1 cup diced
Vitamins
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
Minerals
• Potassium
• Magnesium
Additional Information
Includes watermelon and other seeded melon varieties. Melons are excellent for hydration and wellness-focused fruit meals.
Important Program Guideline
The fruits listed in this guide are the primary fruits recommended within the Azin & MelanAid Alkaline Wellness Program. While many other fruits can contribute to a healthy diet, they are not included in our specific alkaline food protocol. For best results, we encourage clients to focus on the fruits outlined in this guide while following their customized wellness plan and nutritional recommendations.