Tayyib (allowed)·Vegetables

Sweet potato

Sweet potato is classified as tayyib in the Tayyibat dietary system, in the vegetables 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

egyptian · snack
Ghee-roasted sweet potato
A rest-day plate inspired by Egyptian street vendors who slow-roast whole sweet potatoes in clay ovens: cubes caramelised with clarified butter, finished with cardamom and a hint of sea salt to enhance natural sweetness.

Glycaemic index and load

Index

medium

Load for 150 g

medium

46 / 94

Range observed across variety, ripeness or cooking

Boiled it sits near 46, baked it climbs toward 94. Same vegetable, two different foods.

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 sweet potato tayyib or khabith?

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

What is the glycaemic index of sweet potato?

Sweet potato has a glycaemic index of about 63 (46 to 94), and a glycaemic load of 18 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.