Philosophy of the “Tayyibat Diet”: Abstinence and Healing

Philosophy of the “Tayyibat Diet”: the philosophy of abstinence and healing

Dr. El-Awady emphasizes that disease originates from food. He argues that the human body’s nutritional needs do not exceed a few morsels, as reflected in the meaning of a narration attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

 The body does not require large amounts of protein; rather, humans were created to live on modest amounts of wheat, rice, grains, and small quantities of sugar. The health of the stomach affects the health of the rest of the body.

After World War II, the United States imposed its policies on the world in several fields, including dietary patterns, by promoting three meals a day and high water consumption, aiming to transform societies into consumer-oriented societies.

The therapeutic approach followed by Dr. El-Awady is based on the principle of abstinence; certain foods are avoided to allow the body the opportunity to repair itself, and fasting is used for healing and correcting biological pathways.

The most important pillar of this system is “intermittence,” meaning: “eat and drink, then move on,” without making the entire day revolve around continuous eating .