In the Book of Daniel, we encounter a man who, amidst the challenges of his time, chose a path of spiritual discipline and commitment. Facing the pressures of his environment, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king's food, opting instead for a diet of vegetables and water. This act of faithfulness and reliance on God serves as a powerful example of devotion and trust.
"But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods."
Daniel 1:8
What Is The Daniel's Fast?
The Daniel Fast is a fasting practice based on the biblical story of Daniel, particularly in the Book of Daniel (Daniel 1:8-14). It involves a period of disciplined eating and spiritual focus. During the fast, we will abstain from certain types of foods and beverages and instead focus on consuming simple, plant-based, and unprocessed foods.
The Daniel Fast
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Foods To Eat During Daniel's Fast
Whole grains
Amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, freekeh, millet, oats, purple rice, quinoa, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, whole grain pasta, whole wheat, and wild rice.
Vegetables
All vegetables are allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned).
Beans and legumes
Black beans, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), great northern beans, kidney beans, lentils, peanuts, pinto beans, and split peas.
Fruit
All fruit is allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned). However, any dried fruit shouldn’t contain added sugar (check ingredients to be sure).
Nuts and seeds
Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, nut butters, peanuts (actually legumes but people think of them as nuts), pecans, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), pine nuts, pistachios, poppy seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds, soy nuts, sunflower seeds.
Oils
Oils (such as coconut, olive, and sesame, for example) are allowed but should be used minimally. For example, you can sauté foods in olive oil but avoid deep-frying them.
Other
Unleavened bread (whole grain bread made without yeast, sugars, or preservatives
All herbs, spices, and seasonings are allowed, including salt and pepper.
Soy products (such as edamame and soy nuts) and tofu are acceptable.
Beverages
Water should be the main beverage on your Daniel Fast
Foods to avoid on the daniels fast
Animal products
Meat (bacon, beef, bison, chicken, lamb, pork, and turkey).
Dairy (butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogurt)
Fish,
Eggs
Refined grains
White flour and white rice. Only whole grains are allowed on the Daniel Fast. A whole grain product contains the entire grain kernel ― the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Added sugar
Agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, honey, malt syrup, molasses, and raw sugar.
Processed food
Foods that contain artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, and preservatives.
Deep-fried food
Examples are corn chips, French fries, and potato chips. (Baked chips are acceptable if they don't contain restricted ingredients.)
Yeast
Yeast and, therefore, leavened bread isn’t part of the Daniel Fast.
Solid fats
Butter, lard, margarine, and shortening.
Chocolate
Milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate syrup, and cacao.
Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages
Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated tea, and energy drinks.
In the Book of Daniel, we encounter a man who, amidst the challenges of his time, chose a path of spiritual discipline and commitment. Facing the pressures of his environment, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king's food, opting instead for a diet of vegetables and water. This act of faithfulness and reliance on God serves as a powerful example of devotion and trust.
"But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods."
Daniel 1:8
What Is The Daniel's Fast?
The Daniel Fast is a fasting practice based on the biblical story of Daniel, particularly in the Book of Daniel (Daniel 1:8-14). It involves a period of disciplined eating and spiritual focus. During the fast, we will abstain from certain types of foods and beverages and instead focus on consuming simple, plant-based, and unprocessed foods.
Foods to eat on the daniel's fast
Whole grains
Amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, freekeh, millet, oats, purple rice, quinoa, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, whole grain pasta, whole wheat, and wild rice.
Beans and legumes
Black beans, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), great northern beans, kidney beans, lentils, peanuts, pinto beans, and split peas.
Nuts and seeds
Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, nut butters, peanuts (actually legumes but people think of them as nuts), pecans, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), pine nuts, pistachios, poppy seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds, soy nuts, sunflower seeds.
Vegetables
All vegetables are allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned).
Fruit
All fruit is allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned). However, any dried fruit shouldn’t contain added sugar (check ingredients to be sure).
Oils
Oils (such as coconut, olive, and sesame, for example) are allowed but should be used minimally. For example, you can sauté foods in olive oil but avoid deep-frying them.
Other
Unleavened bread (whole grain bread made without yeast, sugars, or preservatives
All herbs, spices, and seasonings are allowed, including salt and pepper.
Soy products (such as edamame and soy nuts) and tofu are acceptable.
Foods to avoid during the daniel's fast
Animal products
Meat (bacon, beef, bison, chicken, lamb, pork, and turkey).
Dairy (butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogurt)
Fish, Eggs
Added sugar
Agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, honey, malt syrup, molasses, and raw sugar.
Yeast
Yeast and, therefore, leavened bread isn’t part of the Daniel Fast
Refined grains
White flour and white rice. Only whole grains are allowed on the Daniel Fast. A whole grain product contains the entire grain kernel ― the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Processed food
Foods that contain artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, and preservatives.
Deep-fried food
Examples are corn chips, French fries, and potato chips. (Baked chips are acceptable if they don’t contain restricted ingredients. Check the label for “baked” to be sure.)
Solid fats
Butter, lard, margarine, and shortening.
Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages
Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated tea, and energy drinks.