April 8th, 2023
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What is the Daniel Fast?
Individuals, church groups, and bible study groups participate in the Daniel Fast, which is based on a combination of Jewish fasting principles and two prominent recollections of bible verses describing fasts undertaken by the Prophet Daniel. Participants are encouraged to read Daniel 1 and Daniel 10 for these accounts.
The fast allows foods grown from seed, including whole grains, vegetables, and fruits; in essence, it is a highly restricted vegan diet. Participants are encouraged to practice moderation with portion sizes, eating no more than three meals and two snacks per day, all made up of items from the Daniel Fast food list. Daniel Fast Benefits
While the Daniel Fast is designed to offer its followers a spiritual retreat from physical concerns, it offers a number of health benefits. Weight loss is chief among these – and if you can keep the weight off by following a clean eating plan after the fast comes to a conclusion, then you’ll continue to enjoy the many benefits that accompany weight loss into the future.
What to Avoid on the Daniel Fast
Because the Daniel Fast is all about focusing inward, most foods and beverages are avoided during the three-week fasting period. General categories are included here; it’s safe to assume that all foods that fall into these categories are off-limits for the duration of your fast.
Vegetables:
Fruits of all kinds, including fresh, frozen, and dried; canned fruits with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners are also acceptable.
All whole grains are permitted. You may eat grain products, however, they must not contain leavening or sugar of any kind.
All nuts and seeds are acceptable. You can also eat nut butter, so long as it does not contain added sweeteners.
All legumes are acceptable. Choose minimally processed items to keep your fast as clean as possible.
Many of the vitamins and minerals in vegetables are fat-soluble, so it’s a good idea add a small amount of high-quality oil to your food in order to get as much nutrition as possible.
Beverages:
Water is the only beverage that is permitted during the Daniel Fast.
Pantry Items:
Nut milks, herbs and spices, and a few other essentials keep you nourished throughout your time on the Daniel Fast.
What is the Daniel Fast?
Individuals, church groups, and bible study groups participate in the Daniel Fast, which is based on a combination of Jewish fasting principles and two prominent recollections of bible verses describing fasts undertaken by the Prophet Daniel. Participants are encouraged to read Daniel 1 and Daniel 10 for these accounts.
The fast allows foods grown from seed, including whole grains, vegetables, and fruits; in essence, it is a highly restricted vegan diet. Participants are encouraged to practice moderation with portion sizes, eating no more than three meals and two snacks per day, all made up of items from the Daniel Fast food list. Daniel Fast Benefits
While the Daniel Fast is designed to offer its followers a spiritual retreat from physical concerns, it offers a number of health benefits. Weight loss is chief among these – and if you can keep the weight off by following a clean eating plan after the fast comes to a conclusion, then you’ll continue to enjoy the many benefits that accompany weight loss into the future.
- Clearer thinking; less brain fog
- Body detoxification
- Eliminates dependence on caffeine and sugar
- Clear, healthy skin
- Hormonal balance
- Better digestion
- Less inflammation
What to Avoid on the Daniel Fast
Because the Daniel Fast is all about focusing inward, most foods and beverages are avoided during the three-week fasting period. General categories are included here; it’s safe to assume that all foods that fall into these categories are off-limits for the duration of your fast.
- Meat
- Shellfish
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Supplements containing caffeine
- Tobacco products
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcohol
- Soda
- Diet soda
- Sugar and sweeteners of any kind
- Leavened breads and baked goods
Vegetables:
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Bean sprouts
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Celery root
- Corn
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Garden cress
- Garlic
- Ginger root
- Jerusalem artichokes
- Kale
- Lettuce, all types
- Mushrooms, all types
- Okra
- Parsnips
- Peppers, all types
- Potatoes, preferably with skin
- Radishes
- Summer squash, all types
- Sweet potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Winter squash, all types
- Yams
Fruits of all kinds, including fresh, frozen, and dried; canned fruits with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners are also acceptable.
- Apples
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cantaloupe
- Cherries
- Cranberries
- Dates
- Figs
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Grapefruit
- Guavas
- Kiwis
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Oranges
- Peaches
- Pears
- Pineapples
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Tangerines
- Watermelon
All whole grains are permitted. You may eat grain products, however, they must not contain leavening or sugar of any kind.
- Amaranth
- Barley
- Brown rice
- Buckwheat
- Cornmeal
- Grits
- Oats
- Popcorn
- Quinoa
- Millet
- Rice cakes
- Spelt
- Whole grain tortillas
- Whole wheat
All nuts and seeds are acceptable. You can also eat nut butter, so long as it does not contain added sweeteners.
- Almonds
- Almond butter
- Butternuts
- Cashews
- Cashew butter
- Chia seeds
- Coconut, unsweetened only
- Flax seeds (grind to allow digestion)
- Hazelnuts
- Hemp seeds
- Macadamia nuts
- Macadamia nut butter
- Peanuts
- Peanut butter
- Pecans
- Pine nuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Sunflower butter
- Walnuts
All legumes are acceptable. Choose minimally processed items to keep your fast as clean as possible.
- Black beans
- Black-eyed peas
- Cannellini beans
- Chickpeas
- Cranberry beans
- Fava beans
- Great northern beans
- Navy beans
- Lentils
- Pinto beans
- Red beans
- Split peas
- White beans
Many of the vitamins and minerals in vegetables are fat-soluble, so it’s a good idea add a small amount of high-quality oil to your food in order to get as much nutrition as possible.
- Avocado oil
- Coconut oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Olive oil
- Peanut oil
- Sesame oil
- Walnut oil
Beverages:
Water is the only beverage that is permitted during the Daniel Fast.
Pantry Items:
Nut milks, herbs and spices, and a few other essentials keep you nourished throughout your time on the Daniel Fast.
- Almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk (ensure that you choose varieties with no added sugar)
- Herbs and spices of all kinds; double-check spice blends to ensure that there is no added sugar
- Salt
- Bragg’s liquid aminos
- Vinegar, all types
- Tempeh
- Tofu
- TVP (textured vegetable protein)
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