A typical Arabic Diet menu includes fats, sweets and oil, two to three servings of poultry, eggs, milk products, nuts, beans and meats daily, two to four servings of fruits, three to five servings of vegetables, and six to ten servings of whole grains like breads, couscous, rice, potatoes, polenta, and bulgur. Exercise on a daily basis is a must. Dates are a very much a part of Arabic foods as it grows in abundance in the desert regions. You can definitely include dates in the Arabic diet program as dates are very nutritious and contains lots of fiber. Dates contain all required minerals and vitamins, zero cholesterol and zero fats and are helpful to dieters.