Dietary System
Al-Tayyibat System
A natural dietary program by Dr. Diaa Al-Awady, built on classifying foods into "Tayyibat" (the good) and "Khaba'ith" (the harmful), aiming to restore the body's balance through food alone.
Al-Tayyibat is not a calorie-counting diet. It focuses entirely on what you eat, not how much. The system holds that many chronic diseases β diabetes, hypertension, IBS, joint inflammation, obesity β are directly caused by foods commonly considered "healthy." By eliminating those foods and eating only from the approved list, the body can heal naturally without medication.
"He allows them the good things (Tayyibat) and forbids them the evil things (Khaba'ith)" β Quran, Al-A'raf 157
Food Classifications
β Allowed β Tayyibat
Red Meats
Beef, lamb, camel, goat β all cuts. Liver (once/week). Heart & kidneys allowed.
Fish & Seafood
All sea fish (tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel). Wild shrimp. Pigeon and rabbit are also allowed.
Starches
All types of rice. Potatoes (the only allowed vegetable). Whole-grain bread & whole-wheat toast. Whole-wheat pasta (moderate).
Fruits
Dates, figs, grapes, banana, apple, strawberry, mango, watermelon, melon, pomegranate.
Fats & Oils
Natural butter, clarified butter (ghee), olive oil (cold), coconut oil. Meat fat is fine β no need to trim it.
Cheese
Hard cheeses: cheddar, parmesan, rumi. Processed cheese (triangles). Cooked mozzarella. Soft fresh cheeses are NOT allowed.
Drinks
Water (warm preferred on empty stomach), tea, coffee (both without milk), herbal teas, honey (moderate).
β Forbidden β Khaba'ith
All Vegetables (except potatoes)
Lettuce, spinach, okra, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, parsley β ALL forbidden. They contain natural plant defense compounds that irritate the gut lining.
Chicken & Poultry
Completely forbidden. Modern farming involves hormones and antibiotics; the protein is considered inflammatory.
Eggs
All forms forbidden β boiled, fried, omelette. Considered a major allergen and inflammatory trigger.
All Dairy
Milk (all types), yogurt, buttermilk, soft fresh cheese, cream, ice cream β all forbidden. Lactose and casein are poorly digested and cause inflammation.
Legumes
Fava beans, lentils, chickpeas, white & red beans, black-eyed peas, peas, lupine, soy and all soy products.
Onion & Garlic
Completely forbidden β including green onions and leeks. Sulfur compounds are said to irritate the intestines.
White Flour & Processed
White flour, white pasta, white bread, crackers, industrial baked goods, hot spices (black pepper, chili), vinegar, ready-made sauces.
The 7 Core Pillars
1
Food is either good or harmful
No neutral foods exist. Classification is based on actual physiological effect, not theoretical nutritional value.
2
No vegetables (except potatoes)
Plant defense chemicals irritate the intestinal lining and trigger chronic inflammation.
3
No dairy, eggs, or chicken
These are considered among the most damaging foods in the system.
4
Red meat is essential
Complete protein, full amino acid profile β considered the highest-quality food source.
5
Starches are the body's fuel
Rice, potatoes, and whole-grain bread are the primary energy source β no restriction on quantity.
6
Food is medicine
The system rejects chemical drugs entirely; the right food is considered the true cure.
7
Protein alternation
Animal protein is eaten every other day (one day meat/fish, next day without) to allow the digestive system to rest.
