Tayyib (allowed)·Fruits

Banana

Banana is classified as tayyib in the Tayyibat dietary system, in the fruits group. The framework, developed by Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, considers it among the foods compatible with the two-hour digestive rule and the broader nutritional logic of the method.

Recipes featuring this ingredient

international · breakfast
Chocolate and banana toast
A sweet whole-bread breakfast pairing seventy percent dark chocolate spread with ripe banana. Slow sugar release thanks to the fibre in both wholemeal and fruit.

Glycaemic index and load

Index

low

Load for 120 g

medium

30 / 60

Range observed across variety, ripeness or cooking

Still green it drops toward 30, fully ripe it climbs toward 60. Ripeness decides everything.

The index is measured on the food alone, fasted. In a full meal, protein and fat flatten the curve markedly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is banana tayyib or khabith?

Banana is classified as tayyib (allowed) in the Tayyibat dietary system of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi.

What is the rank of banana in the Tayyibat hierarchy?

Banana holds rank 5 in its category. Rank 1 indicates the most recommended item in the Tayyibat hierarchy of the group.

What is the glycaemic index of banana?

Banana has a glycaemic index of about 51 (30 to 60), and a glycaemic load of 13 for a 120 g portion. The index is measured on the food alone, fasted; within a full meal, protein and fat flatten the curve markedly.

This article relays the public teachings of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi for educational and informative purposes. It is not medical advice. Consult your physician before any dietary change. Legal notice.