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