Nuts and seeds in Nidam al-Tayyibatمكسرات وبذور
Almonds, walnuts and pistachios are allowed in moderation; peanuts are disputed; flax seeds and psyllium are excluded. In this category, the system allows 5 foods, limits 3 and forbids 3.
11 foods
- Allowed
Almonds
اللوز · Almonds
In moderation, plain and unsalted
Almonds are allowed in moderation, preferably plain and unsalted; they garnish Mawlid sweets and sweet rice.
- Allowed
Cashews
الكاجو · Cashews
In moderation, plain
Cashews are allowed in moderation, plain rather than roasted in an industrial oil.
- Allowed
Pine nuts
الصنوبر · Pine nuts
Pine nuts are allowed; they go into pigeon, quail and vegetable stuffings, and garnish rice.
- Allowed
Pistachios
الفستق · Pistachios
In moderation
Pistachios are allowed in moderation; they garnish the traditional sweets accepted by the system.
- Allowed
Walnuts
عين الجمل (الجوز) · Walnuts
In moderation, plain and unsalted
Walnuts are allowed in moderation, plain and unsalted.
- Limited
Hazelnuts
البندق · Hazelnuts
peeled, small handful; spreads forbidden
Hazelnuts follow the same regime as almonds: tolerated in small amounts, peeled, according to the two primary sources; tanja7 forbids them. …
- Limited
Peanuts
الفول السوداني · Peanuts
The system's position on peanuts is contradictory: some lists allow them in moderation, others exclude them as a legume. We place them among…
- Limited
Raisins
الزبيب · Raisins
no coating oil or sulfites; small amounts
Raisins are tolerated in small amounts, in line with seedless grapes and dates; the system requires raisins that are unoiled and untreated. …
- Forbidden
Flax seeds (linseed)
بذور الكتان · Flax seeds
Flax seeds fall under the general exclusion of seeds and fiber supplements decided by the system.
- Forbidden
Psyllium (husks)
قشور السيليوم · Psyllium husks
Psyllium is excluded along with all seeds and added fiber.
- Forbidden
Sunflower and pumpkin seeds (lib)
اللب (لب سوري، لب أبيض) · Sunflower & pumpkin seeds
Snacking seeds (Egyptian “libb”, pipas), sunflower and pumpkin alike, are forbidden in the system, which associates them with the seed oils …
This is not medical advice
This database documents the classification of foods as taught by Nidam al-Tayyibat. It does not reflect official nutritional guidelines and does not replace the advice of a doctor or a dietitian. Never change or stop a treatment based on this website.