DANIEL FAST FOOD LIST

What is Daniel Fast?

Daniel Fast is a method of fasting. It’s a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten, and

others are restricted.

The Daniel Fast is based on the fasting experiences of the Old Testament Prophet Daniel when

he and his companions were captured in Israel by the Babylonians under the rule of King

Nebuchadnezzar. These young and very intelligent men were to be groomed to take some of

the administrative positions of the

growing Babylonian empire. So, while they were captives, they were still treated very well.

Daniel was a man of deep faith and devoted to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. When

served the food and wine of the king, Daniel didn’t want to defile his body and so requested a

different meal:

“Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to

drink.” Daniel 1:12 KJV

Pulse is food grown from seed, so the Daniel Fast is a plant-based way of eating and consists of

fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, health oils, herbs and spices. You will also

see from the verse that the only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water.

Many years later, Daniel was mourning over Israel and its long captivity. From this experience

we gain another set of guidelines for the Daniel Fast:

“I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself

at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.” Daniel 10:3 KJV

From this passage, and using various translations, the standards of sweeteners (including

artificial varieties), leavening agents, deep fried foods, solid fats and sweet desserts are not

allowed on the Daniel Fast. It is also from this verse that the 21-day period is set, however

many people use the Daniel Fast for as few as seven days and for as many as 50 days.

The Daniel Fast Food List

Remember, the Daniel Fast is a method of spiritual fasting. While we change the way we eat,

having food at the center of the fast is missing the point. This is a fast. We want to be wise,

prudent and simple in our eating habits. And while doing this, we stick to the guidelines

developed from the Scriptures.

Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods.

Look at the list of ingredients on the label. The contents should be free of all sweeteners and

free of all man-made chemicals. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods

listed in the contents.

You want to study the list of ingredients to make sure they all comply with the allowable foods

for the Daniel Fast.

Many foods will list “sugar” in the Nutritional Facts,

However, practically all foods include sugar, and this is naturally derived from the ingredients

and therefore acceptable for the Daniel Fast.

Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast:

All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited

to 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

not limited to 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 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 and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame.

Also nut butters including peanut butter.

All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans,

pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans,

white beans.

All quality oils including but not limited to 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.

Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast

All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.

All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.

All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane

juice.

All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.

All refined and processed foods products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food

additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.

All deep-fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips. All solid

fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.

Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy

drinks, and alcohol.