Here are some guidelines to give you are start. Always remember that the point isn't to have a legalistic checklist, but instead guidelines that you wish to observe during this time of prayer and fasting in your life. You can decide what to include/exclude. These are simply guidelines from typical Daniel Fasts.
| Foods to INCLUDE:All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, 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 artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard 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 to soy. All whole grains, including whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn. All nuts and seeds, including sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter. All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans. All quality oils including olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame. Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices. Note: Unsweetened plant-based milks and juices can be used in recipes or on cereal, but the only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water. Foods to AVOID:All meat, animal, fish and seafood products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish and shellfish. All dairy products including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs. All sweeteners including sugar, raw sugar, date sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, cane juice, date honey, and stevia. All leavened bread and baked goods. All leavening agents including yeast, baking soda and baking powder. All refined and processed foods products including artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives. All deep-fried foods including potato chips, French fries, corn chips. All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat. Beverages including coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol. (NOTE: I am drinking black coffee with my fast) READ THE LABELS...Please make sure to always check the labels when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. Look for foods that are sugarfree and chemical-free. |
