Foods
Tayyibat · Khabaith
The list taught by Dr. Al-Awadi: foods favoured for their digestive lightness, and those considered heavier for the body.
الطيبات
To favour
Bread, grains, tubers
- 2Tomato (peeled, deseeded, cooked)Three conditions cumulative: Attaybatte preparation
- 2Onion (cooked, never raw)Cooked only (soup, stew, tagine, sauté). Finely chopped or blended preferred so it melts into the sauce. Raw in salad = excluded.
- 3Whole barleyWhole barley only. Rare dish, heavy to digest
- 3Eggplant (cooked)Cooked only. Occasional dish, not in the weekly rotation
- 3Bell pepper (cooked only)Cooked only, raw bell pepper excluded
- 3Whole wheat couscous (Moroccan tradition)Whole wheat semolina only (never refined). Friday dish in Morocco, occasional consumption recommended. Steamed in traditional couscoussier, three steaming cycles minimum.
- Rice
- Freekeh
- Bulgur (cracked wheat)
- Corn
- Potato
- Sweet potato
- Pumpkin
- Taro
- Mushroom
- Zucchini
- Whole bread
Healthy fats and dairy
- 1Olive oilHighly recommended, daily use
- Butter
- Ghee
- CreamFresh whole cream (qeshta), not soured or fermented. In small amounts, classically with honey and dates.
- Coconut milk (homemade)Homemade and unsweetened only. Better avoided than sought out, occasional use
- Cheddar
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Akawi (aged Levantine cheese)
- Kashkaval
- Halloumi (aged)
- Sunflower oil
Meats and seafood
Allowed fruits
Sweets and condiments
- Honey
- Chocolate
- Tahini
- Halva
- Black coffee (no sugar, no milk)Allowed including during the 2h post-meal digestion window
- Green tea (no sugar)Allowed including during the 2h post-meal digestion window
- OlivesModerate quantity
- Salt
- Thyme
- Cardamom (green)
- Saffron
- KetchupIn moderation
- MustardIn moderation
- Pickled lemonModerate quantity
- Sugarcane vinegar
- Anise
الخبائث
To avoid
White flour and bakery
Dairy and eggs
Raw vegetables and legumes
Fruits to avoid
Spices and condiments to avoid
Drinks
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.