{"id":11053,"date":"2026-05-02T16:07:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/11053"},"modified":"2026-05-02T16:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:07:09","slug":"the-goodies-system-by-diya-al-awadi-the-allowed-and-prohibited-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/11053","title":{"rendered":"The Goodies System by Diya Al-Awadi: The Allowed and Prohibited Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Good Foods System (or the Good Foods system of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi) is a diet that receives significant attention in <a href=\"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/tag\/%d8%a3%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%ba%d8%b1%d8%a8\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a> and the Arab world.<\/p>\n<p>The system focuses on &#8220;pure good food&#8221; which is believed to support gut health, reduce inflammation, and help the body self-heal from chronic diseases like digestive issues, obesity, immune disorders, and diabetes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\u0627\u0644\u0641\u0644\u0633\u0641\u0629-\u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0629-\u0644\u0644\u0646\u0638\u0627\u0645\">The Basic Philosophy of the System<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It categorizes foods into good (pure, easily digestible, satisfying with less waste, &#8220;healing&#8221; for the body) and bad (causing inflammation, discomfort, and toxins).<\/li>\n<li>It emphasizes: eating only when genuinely hungry (without complete satiety), drinking water only when thirsty, intermittent fasting, preferring cooked food over raw, and protein every other day.<\/li>\n<li>The goal: to improve gut health as a key to overall health, away from calorie counting or traditional dieting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\u0623\u0628\u0631\u0632-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0633\u0645\u0648\u062d\u0627\u062a-\u0627\u0644\u0637\u064a\u0628\u0627\u062a\">Main Permitted Foods (Good Foods)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carbohydrates:<\/strong> Rice, potatoes (cooked\/fried\/boiled), whole wheat or corn bread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fats:<\/strong> Olive oil, ghee, butter, cream, corn or sunflower oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheeses:<\/strong> Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, Flemish, roquefort, cooked cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked Vegetables:<\/strong> Potatoes, eggplant, peppers, cauliflower, taro.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meats:<\/strong> Lamb, pigeon, rabbit, clean red meats, grilled\/fried fish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruits:<\/strong> Apples, pears, mangoes, guavas, pomegranates, strawberries, dates, figs, grapes, bananas (only one type, spaced out).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweets and Sugars:<\/strong> Honey, dates, sugar (in moderation), basbousa, chocolate, jam, halawa tahini.<\/li>\n<li>Nuts: Most kinds except almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beverages:<\/strong> Fruit juices (without seeds), Turkish coffee, green tea, herbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\u0623\u0628\u0631\u0632-\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0645\u0646\u0648\u0639\u0627\u062a-\u0627\u0644\u062e\u0628\u0627\u0626\u062b\">Main Prohibited Foods (Bad Foods)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grains and Baked Goods:<\/strong> White\/whole wheat, oats, pasta, pizza, couscous, biscuits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dairy and Eggs:<\/strong> Milk, yogurt, white\/cottage cheese, eggs (all preparations).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poultry:<\/strong> Chicken, turkey, duck, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legumes:<\/strong> Fava beans, lentils, chickpeas, beans, peas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excessive Vegetables:<\/strong> Lettuce, arugula, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, molokhia, cabbage, avocado, etc. (most leafy and raw vegetables).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruits:<\/strong> Watermelon (completely prohibited), oranges, kiwis, cantaloupe, persimmons, papaya.<\/li>\n<li>Others: Soft drinks, some seafood like shrimp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\u0627\u0644\u062c\u062f\u0644-\u062d\u0648\u0644\u0647\">The Controversy Around It<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporters: report improvements in weight, thyroid function, colon health, allergies, and energy. They see it as therapeutic for digestive issues.<\/li>\n<li>Opponents and experts: warn of potential nutritional deficiencies (due to the prohibition of entire groups like eggs, dairy, leafy vegetables) and the lack of sufficient clinical evidence.<\/li>\n<li>After the death of Dr. Diaa (from a heart attack), the debate over long-term risks such as dehydration or disorders if not implemented cautiously increased. The medical association in Egypt criticized it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-013005f2ec27d6fba17c3d39bfbef8d5\"><strong>Advice<\/strong>: the system may suit certain conditions (like specific allergies or colon issues), but it is not a substitute for consulting a nutritionist or a specialized doctor. Moderation and medical supervision are important, especially in the long term.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/185934\/\">>Content generated from the Arabic version of Tanja7.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Good Foods System (or the Good Foods system of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi) is a diet that receives significant attention in Morocco and the Arab world. 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