Aliments autorisés et interdits
Un guide des aliments du Système Tayebat, classés par niveau d'autorisation (zones de couleur).
Zone verte
Zone jaune
Zone orange
Zone violette
Zone rouge
Rice
AutoriséThe Five Basics
Fréquence: Daily
Backbone of the system, in moderation
Potato
AutoriséThe Five Basics
Fréquence: Daily
Boiled, baked, or fried in allowed oil
Dates
AutoriséThe Five Basics
Fréquence: Daily
Natural energy source
Butter
AutoriséThe Five Basics
Fréquence: Daily
Natural butter only
Sugar
AutoriséThe Five Basics
Fréquence: Daily
In moderation
Olive Oil
AutoriséOils
Fréquence: Daily
Extra virgin preferred
Red Meat (Beef/Lamb)
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Every other day
Protein not eaten daily
Liver
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Every other day
Knuckle (Akawi)
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Every other day
Trotters
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Every other day
Mumbar
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Every other day
Head Meat
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Every other day
All Sea Fish
AutoriséFish
Fréquence: Every other day
Grilled preferred
Cheddar Cheese
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: In moderation
An allowed aged cheese
Roumi Cheese
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: In moderation
Fresh Fruits
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: By type
Eaten fresh and ripe
Cane Vinegar
AutoriséDrinks & Additives
Fréquence: Daily
A staple of the system
Olives
AutoriséDrinks & Additives
Fréquence: Daily
Green Tea
AutoriséDrinks & Additives
Fréquence: Daily
Turkish Coffee
AutoriséDrinks & Additives
Fréquence: In moderation
Moghat
AutoriséDrinks & Additives
Fréquence: As needed
Honey
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: In moderation
Natural honey
Jam
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: Healthy adults
Made from fruit and allowed items
Chocolate
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: Healthy adults
For healthy adults and children
Whole-Wheat Toast
AutoriséAllowed Bread
Fréquence: In moderation
Substitute for white bread
Poultry (Chicken)
InterditWhite Meat
Fréquence: Forbidden
Forbidden in the system
Eggs
InterditDairy & Eggs
Fréquence: Forbidden
Milk & Dairy
InterditDairy & Eggs
Fréquence: Forbidden
Includes fresh dairy
Qarish/Cottage Cheese
InterditDairy & Eggs
Fréquence: Forbidden
A forbidden fresh cheese
Yogurt
InterditDairy & Eggs
Fréquence: Forbidden
Legumes (Lentils/Beans)
InterditLegumes
Fréquence: Forbidden
Raw Vegetables
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: Forbidden
Fresh, uncooked
White Flour
InterditFlour & Derivatives
Fréquence: Forbidden
Pasta
InterditFlour & Derivatives
Fréquence: Forbidden
Baked Goods
InterditFlour & Derivatives
Fréquence: Forbidden
Cakes and pastries
Pigeon
AutoriséWhite meats
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly within protein days
'The only accepted bird — feeds on clean grains'
Quail
AutoriséWhite meats
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Wild migratory bird, not industrially fed
Turtle dove
AutoriséWhite meats
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed wild birds
Quail and pigeon eggs
AutoriséDairy and eggs
Fréquence: Sparingly, occasionally
Sole exception to the egg ban: 'wild birds never industrially fed'
Natural cream (qishta)
AutoriséDairy and eggs
Fréquence: Daily
Natural only; processed cream is forbidden
Cooking cream
AutoriséDairy and eggs
Fréquence: For cooking over heat only
Not to be eaten cold
Camel meat
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Twice weekly within the shared meat quota
'Among the best meats'; quota shared with lamb and goat
Goat meat
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Twice weekly
Quota shared with lamb and camel
Rabbit meat
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: Every other day, not daily
Under the alternating 'yes-day / no-day' animal-protein rule
Veal
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Boiled only, very well done
Buffalo meat
AutoriséProteins
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the core meats on the allowed list
Fresh sardines
AutoriséFish
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly within protein days
Grilled, eaten with bones; canned in hydrogenated oil avoided
Gouda cheese
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Aged 3+ months; 'casein breaks down'
Edam cheese
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed aged cheeses
Natural mozzarella
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed cheeses
Parmesan cheese
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: Among allowed aged cheeses
'Aged cheeses only'
Emmental cheese
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed aged cheeses
Kashkaval cheese
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Listed as 'Rikford kashkaval'
Triangle processed cheese (except Kiri)
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
'All cooked triangle cheese' allowed, excepting Kiri
Cream cheese (cups)
AutoriséCheeses
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Allowed on the cheese list
Natural baladi ghee
AutoriséOils
Fréquence: Daily
Natural animal ghee allowed; hydrogenated vegetable ghee forbidden
Corn and sunflower oil
AutoriséOils
Fréquence: Daily
'Good for frying'; olive oil is used cold only
Sweet potato
AutoriséStarches and grains
Fréquence: Daily, unrestricted
All forms: mashed, fried, chips
Corn on the cob
AutoriséStarches and grains
Fréquence: At spaced intervals
Grilled or boiled; processed corn products forbidden
Natural popcorn
AutoriséStarches and grains
Fréquence: At spaced intervals
Natural corn popcorn
Potato chips
AutoriséStarches and grains
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
'Simple varieties' — extension of the unrestricted-potato rule
Stuffed zucchini
AutoriséVegetables
Fréquence: Occasionally
Fresh zucchini forbidden; stuffed with rice or meat allowed
Stuffed eggplant
AutoriséVegetables
Fréquence: Occasionally
Stuffed with rice or meat
Okra
AutoriséVegetables
Fréquence: Cooked
One of the few allowed vegetables
Taro
AutoriséVegetables
Fréquence: Cooked
Allowed vegetable and starchy alternative
Pumpkin
AutoriséVegetables
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed vegetables
Carrot
AutoriséVegetables
Fréquence: Well-cooked, occasionally
Raw is forbidden
Apple
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 1-2 daily between meals
Peeled; organic may be eaten unpeeled
Pear
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Must be peeled
Banana
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: One daily as a snack
In moderate amounts
Grapes
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: A small cup after lunch
'Black is best', then red and green; wash with baking soda
Strawberry
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: Mind the quantity
Fresh, washed with apple vinegar
Pomegranate
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: Daily in natural amounts
Seedless only
Peach
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Dipped in hot water a minute, then peeled
Apricot
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 3-5 daily, in the afternoon
On the allowed fruit list
Plum
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Peeled (Santa Rosa)
Cherries
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 10-15 pieces, not daily
Washed well, no peeling
Mulberries
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed fruits
Black figs
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Black only; white figs are forbidden
Mango
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: Occasionally
'Juiced only, not eaten whole'
Guava
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: Occasionally
'Only without seeds'
Coconut
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: Its juice occasionally
Whole fruit and juice allowed; coconut milk forbidden
Dried fruits
AutoriséFruits
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Dates, raisins, mulberries, cherries
Citrus juice
AutoriséBeverages and additions
Fréquence: In small amounts
Orange, lemon, tangerine — juice only; the fruits themselves are forbidden
Black honey (molasses)
AutoriséBeverages and additions
Fréquence: A spoonful on an empty stomach
Sugarcane molasses
Honeycomb
AutoriséBeverages and additions
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among allowed bee products
Thyme
AutoriséBeverages and additions
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
'As a drink or on food' — natural
Trusted packaged juices
AutoriséBeverages and additions
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Guava, grape, cherry, berry, qamar al-din; fresh juice is banned
Natural seasonings
AutoriséBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Allowed
Natural salt, black pepper, cumin; ground meat 'with salt only'
Almonds
AutoriséNuts and seeds
Fréquence: 7-10 pieces, occasionally
Natural or green, unsalted
Walnuts
AutoriséNuts and seeds
Fréquence: 3-5 pieces, 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed nuts
Cashews
AutoriséNuts and seeds
Fréquence: 7-10 pieces, 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed nuts
Pistachios
AutoriséNuts and seeds
Fréquence: 10-15 pieces, 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed nuts
Pine nuts
AutoriséNuts and seeds
Fréquence: A spoonful, 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed nuts
Peanuts
AutoriséNuts and seeds
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among allowed nuts; classification disputed in the tayibate DB
Tahini
AutoriséNuts and seeds
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Natural sesame, no additives; presented as the milk substitute
Nutella
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: Morning and night only
'In those two times only'
Dark tahini halva
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed sweets
Sesame brittle
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly
Among the allowed sweets
Basbousa
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: 2-3 times weekly, in season
'Egg-free', from bakeries not homemade
Gummy candy
AutoriséSweets
Fréquence: Occasionally
'From a trusted source'
Labneh
InterditDairy and eggs
Fréquence: Forbidden
'A milk product'
Plant-based milks
InterditDairy and eggs
Fréquence: Forbidden
All kinds, including coconut and soy milk
Duck and goose
InterditForbidden meats and birds
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Domesticated birds that eat off the ground'
Turkey
InterditForbidden meats and birds
Fréquence: Forbidden
Same reason as duck and goose
Chicken liver
InterditForbidden meats and birds
Fréquence: Forbidden
Liver is allowed 'except chicken'
Farmed fish (tilapia, mullet)
InterditFish
Fréquence: Forbidden
Industrially farmed on feed; rule: fish that eats fish is allowed
Shrimp and crustaceans
InterditFish
Fréquence: Completely forbidden
Bottom-feeders eating detritus (cuttlefish, lobster, prawns)
Mollusks (octopus, squid, oysters)
InterditFish
Fréquence: Forbidden
Biological filters accumulating toxins from the water
Kiri cheese
InterditCheeses
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Not aged' — excluded from the allowed triangles
Fresh white cheese (feta, Domiati)
InterditCheeses
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Fresh cheeses forbidden' — casein not broken down by aging
Margarine and hydrogenated oils
InterditForbidden oils
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Trans fats' — natural butter is the substitute
Oats
InterditStarches and grains
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Even oat bread is forbidden', likewise oat biscuits and pasta
Quinoa
InterditStarches and grains
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden starches, even 'alternative' ones
Couscous
InterditStarches and grains
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden processed starches
Cornflakes
InterditStarches and grains
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Processed corn flakes' are forbidden
Rice cakes
InterditStarches and grains
Fréquence: Forbidden
Forbidden even though rice itself is unrestricted
Corn flour and corn bread
InterditFlour and derivatives
Fréquence: Forbidden
Forbidden although whole corn on the cob is allowed
Leafy greens
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: All forbidden
Lettuce, arugula, spinach, parsley, cabbage…; vine leaves 'even stuffed'
Peppers
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: Forbidden, all colors
'Irritant nightshade'; green only in stuffed dishes per some sources
Cucumber
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden raw vegetables
Broccoli
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden cruciferous vegetables
Cauliflower
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden cruciferous vegetables
Onion
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: Raw is forbidden
Cooked in small amounts allowed; rice and potatoes made without it
Garlic
InterditVegetables
Fréquence: Forbidden in all forms
Rice and potatoes are prepared without it
Watermelon
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden
'High water content confuses digestion'
Melon (cantaloupe)
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden
Likewise cantaloupe — same reason as watermelon (watery fruits)
Orange and tangerine
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden as whole fruit
Juice only, 'in small amounts'
Lemon
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden fresh
Pickled lemon and its juice allowed 'in small amounts'
Kiwi
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden fruits
Avocado
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden fruits
Pineapple
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden tropical fruits
Papaya
InterditFruits
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden fruits
Black tea
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Substitute: green tea or Turkish coffee'
Instant and coffee-shop coffee
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Avoid
Likewise milk/creamer coffee; allowed: Turkish from a trusted source
Sodas
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Forbidden
'All industrial drinks forbidden' (Cola, Pepsi, 7Up, Fanta)
Energy drinks
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Forbidden
Red Bull, Monster, Sting — among forbidden industrial drinks
Barley malt drinks
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Forbidden
Fayrouz, Birell, Amstel — among forbidden industrial drinks
Alkaline water
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Forbidden
On the forbidden list
Fresh-squeezed juices
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Forbidden
'They confuse digestion'; substitute: trusted packaged juices
Artificial spices and ready-made sauces
InterditBeverages and additions
Fréquence: Forbidden
Only 'natural salt and sugarcane vinegar' are allowed
Flax seeds
InterditNuts and seeds
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden 'natural seeds'
Milk chocolate
InterditSweets
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Contains milk'; dark 70%+ cocoa is the allowed kind
Ice cream
InterditSweets
Fréquence: Forbidden
Among forbidden sweets
Oriental sweets
InterditSweets
Fréquence: Forbidden
Kunafa, zalabya, baklava, qatayef — 'white flour + cream'
Soybeans and derivatives
InterditLegumes
Fréquence: Forbidden
'Most dangerous of the legumes'; includes soy milk and tofu