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الطيبات · Tayyibat

A system that separates pure foods from those that overload the body

The term Tayyibat comes from the Quran and refers to good, pure, wholesome things. It stands opposite Khabaith, the things less suited to the body. Dr. Al-Awadi transposed this dichotomy into nutrition by sorting foods into two large families based on their effect on digestion and the body. The underlying intuition: the body has a natural capacity to regenerate when fed with foods it digests easily.

By contrast, several foods widely eaten in modern diets create an excessive digestive load, a source of chronic inflammation and assorted disorders. Favouring tayyibat foods, simple and easy to digest, while limiting khabaith foods, opens a natural path toward digestive, metabolic and hormonal well-being. No calorie counting, no measured portions, just listening to the body's signals.

Six pillars

  1. 01

    Tayyibat versus Khabaith

    Foods are divided into pure foods that nourish and calm the body and foods deemed to overload the gut. According to Dr. Al-Awadi, the distinction is physiological: it rests on the body's ability to digest and assimilate each food.

  2. 02

    Natural fats are beneficial

    Ghee, butter and cream hold a central place. According to the doctor, these natural fats provide a noble fuel and contribute to many vital functions, from hormone production to the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

  3. 03

    Eat only when hungry

    No fixed meal times. No portion measuring. The body knows when it needs fuel. Eating three meals a day out of habit is considered a major source of digestive overload.

  4. 04

    Internal combustion and movement

    Daily movement is decisive. Inactivity, more than dietary fat itself, is regarded as a deep cause of weight gain. A simple, regular activity such as walking is encouraged.

  5. 05

    Whole grains over white flour

    Refined white flour and its derivatives are to be avoided. According to Dr. Al-Awadi, it slows digestion and may ferment in the gut. Whole-grain bread, rice, freekeh and whole cereals form solid bases of the diet.

  6. 06

    Alternate protein days

    Animal proteins are not eaten daily. Alternating protein days allows the digestive system to rest, recover and function optimally. It is a principle of respecting the body's natural rhythm.

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.