Tayyib (allowed)·Grains and starches
Corn
Corn is classified as tayyib in the Tayyibat dietary system, in the grains and starches 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 · snack
Buttered corn on the cob
Boiled corn rubbed warm with butter. Filling and gentle on the stomach.
mediterranean · soup
Creamy corn soup
An end-of-summer rest-day soup inspired by Mediterranean field-corn harvests: sweet kernels boiled, the cobs themselves milked into the broth for extra body, then everything blended with butter and cream into a naturally golden velvet.
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Glycaemic index and load
Index
52
low
Load for 150 g
16
medium
The index is measured on the food alone, fasted. In a full meal, protein and fat flatten the curve markedly.
Frequently asked questions
Is corn tayyib or khabith?
Corn is classified as tayyib (allowed) in the Tayyibat dietary system of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi.
What is the glycaemic index of corn?
Corn has a glycaemic index of about 52, and a glycaemic load of 16 for a 150 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.