The Daniel Fast

The Daniel Fast

The Daniel Fast is a unique type of fast because you can actually eat, unlike a liquid fast where only water or juices are consumed. But just because you can have food doesn't mean the Daniel Fast is easy.
Fasting, in any form, is difficult because you're doing battle physically and spiritually. However, there are steps you can take to strengthen you for the fight. Be sure to pre-pare your heart, mind, and body for your 40-day Daniel Fast journey and follow these guidelines of what to eat and what not to eat,

Types of Foods Allowed on the Fast

All Fruits
All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon.
All Vegetables
These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, col-lard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic.
All Whole Grains
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All Nuts & Seeds
All nuts/seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
Legumes
Legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes in-clude but not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.
Oils
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
Beverages
Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
Other
Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs & spices.

The Daniel Fast

If you fall off, pray again and then try again.

Types of Foods not Allowed on the Fast

Sugars
Sugar and sugar products, refined sugar products (desserts, soft drinks, diet soda etc.
Alcohol
Wines, Alcoholic beverages 
Drinks
Drinks including caffeine (coffee, dark teas, etc.), Non-sweet green/herbal teas are ok
Refined Foods
Refined Bread, grains, and rice 
Delicacies
Red meats, Dairy, Seafood (cheese, milk, pork, duck, goose, beef, mutton, lamb, goat, eggs, shrimp, lobster, oysters, scallops, etc.)