Aliments autorisés et interdits

Un guide des aliments du Système Tayebat, classés par niveau d'autorisation (zones de couleur).

How to read this list

This is a list of what the Tayebat System allows and forbids, collected from the system's own sources with the condition or frequency attached to each item. It documents the system's rules; it is not a health rating of foods:

"Allowed" means allowed by the system only, not that a food is healthy or right for you — sugar, dates and white rice are allowed daily, and all raise blood sugar.
"Forbidden" does not mean harmful: many forbidden items here — leafy vegetables, legumes, eggs, milk and yoghurt — are recommended by the World Health Organization as part of a healthy diet.
What each colour zone means, and how to handle mixed dishes and disputed items, is explained in the colour-zone guide.
If you have diabetes or a chronic condition, or take regular medication, read the medical safety page before changing anything, and never stop a medicine.

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Rice

Autorisé

The Five Basics

Fréquence: Daily

Backbone of the system, in moderation

Potato

Autorisé

The Five Basics

Fréquence: Daily

Boiled, baked, or fried in allowed oil

Dates

Autorisé

The Five Basics

Fréquence: Daily

Natural energy source

Butter

Autorisé

The Five Basics

Fréquence: Daily

Natural butter only

Sugar

Autorisé

The Five Basics

Fréquence: Daily

In moderation

Olive Oil

Autorisé

Oils

Fréquence: Daily

Extra virgin preferred

Red Meat (Beef/Lamb)

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Every other day

Protein not eaten daily

Liver

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Every other day

Knuckle (Akawi)

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Every other day

Trotters

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Every other day

Mumbar

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Every other day

Head Meat

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Every other day

All Sea Fish

Autorisé

Fish

Fréquence: Every other day

Grilled preferred

Cheddar Cheese

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: In moderation

An allowed aged cheese

Roumi Cheese

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: In moderation

Fresh Fruits

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: By type

Eaten fresh and ripe

Cane Vinegar

Autorisé

Drinks & Additives

Fréquence: Daily

A staple of the system

Olives

Autorisé

Drinks & Additives

Fréquence: Daily

Green Tea

Autorisé

Drinks & Additives

Fréquence: Daily

Turkish Coffee

Autorisé

Drinks & Additives

Fréquence: In moderation

Moghat

Autorisé

Drinks & Additives

Fréquence: As needed

Honey

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: In moderation

Natural honey

Jam

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: Healthy adults

Made from fruit and allowed items

Chocolate

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: Healthy adults

For healthy adults and children

Whole-Wheat Toast

Autorisé

Allowed Bread

Fréquence: In moderation

Substitute for white bread

Poultry (Chicken)

Interdit

White Meat

Fréquence: Forbidden

Forbidden in the system

Eggs

Interdit

Dairy & Eggs

Fréquence: Forbidden

Milk & Dairy

Interdit

Dairy & Eggs

Fréquence: Forbidden

Includes fresh dairy

Qarish/Cottage Cheese

Interdit

Dairy & Eggs

Fréquence: Forbidden

A forbidden fresh cheese

Yogurt

Interdit

Dairy & Eggs

Fréquence: Forbidden

Legumes (Lentils/Beans)

Interdit

Legumes

Fréquence: Forbidden

Raw Vegetables

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: Forbidden

Fresh, uncooked

White Flour

Interdit

Flour & Derivatives

Fréquence: Forbidden

Pasta

Interdit

Flour & Derivatives

Fréquence: Forbidden

Baked Goods

Interdit

Flour & Derivatives

Fréquence: Forbidden

Cakes and pastries

Pigeon

Autorisé

White meats

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly within protein days

'The only accepted bird — feeds on clean grains'

Quail

Autorisé

White meats

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Wild migratory bird, not industrially fed

Turtle dove

Autorisé

White meats

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed wild birds

Quail and pigeon eggs

Autorisé

Dairy and eggs

Fréquence: Sparingly, occasionally

Sole exception to the egg ban: 'wild birds never industrially fed'

Natural cream (qishta)

Autorisé

Dairy and eggs

Fréquence: Daily

Natural only; processed cream is forbidden

Cooking cream

Autorisé

Dairy and eggs

Fréquence: For cooking over heat only

Not to be eaten cold

Camel meat

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Twice weekly within the shared meat quota

'Among the best meats'; quota shared with lamb and goat

Goat meat

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Twice weekly

Quota shared with lamb and camel

Rabbit meat

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: Every other day, not daily

Under the alternating 'yes-day / no-day' animal-protein rule

Veal

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Boiled only, very well done

Buffalo meat

Autorisé

Proteins

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the core meats on the allowed list

Fresh sardines

Autorisé

Fish

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly within protein days

Grilled, eaten with bones; canned in hydrogenated oil avoided

Gouda cheese

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Aged 3+ months; 'casein breaks down'

Edam cheese

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed aged cheeses

Natural mozzarella

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed cheeses

Parmesan cheese

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: Among allowed aged cheeses

'Aged cheeses only'

Emmental cheese

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed aged cheeses

Kashkaval cheese

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Listed as 'Rikford kashkaval'

Triangle processed cheese (except Kiri)

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

'All cooked triangle cheese' allowed, excepting Kiri

Cream cheese (cups)

Autorisé

Cheeses

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Allowed on the cheese list

Natural baladi ghee

Autorisé

Oils

Fréquence: Daily

Natural animal ghee allowed; hydrogenated vegetable ghee forbidden

Corn and sunflower oil

Autorisé

Oils

Fréquence: Daily

'Good for frying'; olive oil is used cold only

Sweet potato

Autorisé

Starches and grains

Fréquence: Daily, unrestricted

All forms: mashed, fried, chips

Corn on the cob

Autorisé

Starches and grains

Fréquence: At spaced intervals

Grilled or boiled; processed corn products forbidden

Natural popcorn

Autorisé

Starches and grains

Fréquence: At spaced intervals

Natural corn popcorn

Potato chips

Autorisé

Starches and grains

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

'Simple varieties' — extension of the unrestricted-potato rule

Stuffed zucchini

Autorisé

Vegetables

Fréquence: Occasionally

Fresh zucchini forbidden; stuffed with rice or meat allowed

Stuffed eggplant

Autorisé

Vegetables

Fréquence: Occasionally

Stuffed with rice or meat

Okra

Autorisé

Vegetables

Fréquence: Cooked

One of the few allowed vegetables

Taro

Autorisé

Vegetables

Fréquence: Cooked

Allowed vegetable and starchy alternative

Pumpkin

Autorisé

Vegetables

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed vegetables

Carrot

Autorisé

Vegetables

Fréquence: Well-cooked, occasionally

Raw is forbidden

Apple

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 1-2 daily between meals

Peeled; organic may be eaten unpeeled

Pear

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Must be peeled

Banana

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: One daily as a snack

In moderate amounts

Grapes

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: A small cup after lunch

'Black is best', then red and green; wash with baking soda

Strawberry

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: Mind the quantity

Fresh, washed with apple vinegar

Pomegranate

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: Daily in natural amounts

Seedless only

Peach

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Dipped in hot water a minute, then peeled

Apricot

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 3-5 daily, in the afternoon

On the allowed fruit list

Plum

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Peeled (Santa Rosa)

Cherries

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 10-15 pieces, not daily

Washed well, no peeling

Mulberries

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed fruits

Black figs

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Black only; white figs are forbidden

Mango

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: Occasionally

'Juiced only, not eaten whole'

Guava

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: Occasionally

'Only without seeds'

Coconut

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: Its juice occasionally

Whole fruit and juice allowed; coconut milk forbidden

Dried fruits

Autorisé

Fruits

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Dates, raisins, mulberries, cherries

Citrus juice

Autorisé

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: In small amounts

Orange, lemon, tangerine — juice only; the fruits themselves are forbidden

Black honey (molasses)

Autorisé

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: A spoonful on an empty stomach

Sugarcane molasses

Honeycomb

Autorisé

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among allowed bee products

Thyme

Autorisé

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

'As a drink or on food' — natural

Trusted packaged juices

Autorisé

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Guava, grape, cherry, berry, qamar al-din; fresh juice is banned

Natural seasonings

Autorisé

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Allowed

Natural salt, black pepper, cumin; ground meat 'with salt only'

Almonds

Autorisé

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: 7-10 pieces, occasionally

Natural or green, unsalted

Walnuts

Autorisé

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: 3-5 pieces, 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed nuts

Cashews

Autorisé

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: 7-10 pieces, 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed nuts

Pistachios

Autorisé

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: 10-15 pieces, 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed nuts

Pine nuts

Autorisé

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: A spoonful, 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed nuts

Peanuts

Autorisé

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among allowed nuts; classification disputed in the tayibate DB

Tahini

Autorisé

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Natural sesame, no additives; presented as the milk substitute

Nutella

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: Morning and night only

'In those two times only'

Dark tahini halva

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed sweets

Sesame brittle

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly

Among the allowed sweets

Basbousa

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly, in season

'Egg-free', from bakeries not homemade

Gummy candy

Autorisé

Sweets

Fréquence: Occasionally

'From a trusted source'

Labneh

Interdit

Dairy and eggs

Fréquence: Forbidden

'A milk product'

Plant-based milks

Interdit

Dairy and eggs

Fréquence: Forbidden

All kinds, including coconut and soy milk

Duck and goose

Interdit

Forbidden meats and birds

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Domesticated birds that eat off the ground'

Turkey

Interdit

Forbidden meats and birds

Fréquence: Forbidden

Same reason as duck and goose

Chicken liver

Interdit

Forbidden meats and birds

Fréquence: Forbidden

Liver is allowed 'except chicken'

Farmed fish (tilapia, mullet)

Interdit

Fish

Fréquence: Forbidden

Industrially farmed on feed; rule: fish that eats fish is allowed

Shrimp and crustaceans

Interdit

Fish

Fréquence: Completely forbidden

Bottom-feeders eating detritus (cuttlefish, lobster, prawns)

Mollusks (octopus, squid, oysters)

Interdit

Fish

Fréquence: Forbidden

Biological filters accumulating toxins from the water

Kiri cheese

Interdit

Cheeses

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Not aged' — excluded from the allowed triangles

Fresh white cheese (feta, Domiati)

Interdit

Cheeses

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Fresh cheeses forbidden' — casein not broken down by aging

Margarine and hydrogenated oils

Interdit

Forbidden oils

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Trans fats' — natural butter is the substitute

Oats

Interdit

Starches and grains

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Even oat bread is forbidden', likewise oat biscuits and pasta

Quinoa

Interdit

Starches and grains

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden starches, even 'alternative' ones

Couscous

Interdit

Starches and grains

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden processed starches

Cornflakes

Interdit

Starches and grains

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Processed corn flakes' are forbidden

Rice cakes

Interdit

Starches and grains

Fréquence: Forbidden

Forbidden even though rice itself is unrestricted

Corn flour and corn bread

Interdit

Flour and derivatives

Fréquence: Forbidden

Forbidden although whole corn on the cob is allowed

Leafy greens

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: All forbidden

Lettuce, arugula, spinach, parsley, cabbage…; vine leaves 'even stuffed'

Peppers

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: Forbidden, all colors

'Irritant nightshade'; green only in stuffed dishes per some sources

Cucumber

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden raw vegetables

Broccoli

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden cruciferous vegetables

Cauliflower

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden cruciferous vegetables

Onion

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: Raw is forbidden

Cooked in small amounts allowed; rice and potatoes made without it

Garlic

Interdit

Vegetables

Fréquence: Forbidden in all forms

Rice and potatoes are prepared without it

Watermelon

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden

'High water content confuses digestion'

Melon (cantaloupe)

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden

Likewise cantaloupe — same reason as watermelon (watery fruits)

Orange and tangerine

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden as whole fruit

Juice only, 'in small amounts'

Lemon

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden fresh

Pickled lemon and its juice allowed 'in small amounts'

Kiwi

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden fruits

Avocado

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden fruits

Pineapple

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden tropical fruits

Papaya

Interdit

Fruits

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden fruits

Black tea

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Substitute: green tea or Turkish coffee'

Instant and coffee-shop coffee

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Avoid

Likewise milk/creamer coffee; allowed: Turkish from a trusted source

Sodas

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Forbidden

'All industrial drinks forbidden' (Cola, Pepsi, 7Up, Fanta)

Energy drinks

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Forbidden

Red Bull, Monster, Sting — among forbidden industrial drinks

Barley malt drinks

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Forbidden

Fayrouz, Birell, Amstel — among forbidden industrial drinks

Alkaline water

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Forbidden

On the forbidden list

Fresh-squeezed juices

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Forbidden

'They confuse digestion'; substitute: trusted packaged juices

Artificial spices and ready-made sauces

Interdit

Beverages and additions

Fréquence: Forbidden

Only 'natural salt and sugarcane vinegar' are allowed

Flax seeds

Interdit

Nuts and seeds

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden 'natural seeds'

Milk chocolate

Interdit

Sweets

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Contains milk'; dark 70%+ cocoa is the allowed kind

Ice cream

Interdit

Sweets

Fréquence: Forbidden

Among forbidden sweets

Oriental sweets

Interdit

Sweets

Fréquence: Forbidden

Kunafa, zalabya, baklava, qatayef — 'white flour + cream'

Soybeans and derivatives

Interdit

Legumes

Fréquence: Forbidden

'Most dangerous of the legumes'; includes soy milk and tofu