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WHAT IS A DANIEL FAST?

A Daniel Fast is a biblical fast based on the example of the prophet Daniel in the Bible (Daniel 1 and Daniel 10). It’s a time to seek God through prayer, Scripture, and intentional living, while practicing self-discipline and focusing on our spiritual walk. 

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Foods to Eat

  • Fruits: All fresh, frozen, dried (no added sugar), or canned (in own juice) fruits like apples, berries, bananas, peaches, citrus.

  • Vegetables: All fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or cooked vegetables (spinach, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, etc.).

  • Whole Grains: Brown rice, oats, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, barley, millet, whole grain tortillas.

  • Legumes: Beans, lentils, peas, split peas, peanuts (dried or canned).

  • Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, nut butters (natural, no sugar).

  • Oils: Olive, coconut, avocado, sesame.

  • Beverages: Water (spring, distilled, filtered), 100% fruit juice (in moderation), unsweetened almond/soy/coconut milk.

  • Seasonings: Herbs, spices, salt (Himalayan/sea salt often used), vinegar.

  • Other: Tofu, soy products, spiritual supplements (optional). 

 

Foods to Avoid

  • Animal Products: Meat (beef, chicken, pork), fish, eggs, dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt).

  • Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, sugar, agave, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, chocolate, candy.

  • Caffeine: Coffee, tea (herbal or black), energy drinks, soda.

  • Refined Grains: White flour, white rice, white bread.

  • Processed Foods: Foods with artificial flavors, chemicals, additives, preservatives, deep-fried foods (chips, fries).

  • Leavened Products: Yeast, most breads, crackers, baked goods.

Bible Versus About Fasting:

“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you” (Matthew 6:16-18).

“And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed” (Acts 14:23).

“But he answered, ‘It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).

“So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.” (Ezra 8:23)

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