The 21 Day Daniel Fast
Daniel 10:2, 3
"In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till thr...ee whole weeks were fulfilled". It is based on the Prophet Daniel when he was under the rule of Babylonian kings for their personal service. Daniel recorded three occasions of fasting, though he lik
ely fasted many more times since he was a man of God.
-The 21 Day Daniel Fast Guideline-
-No Pleasant Food:
This would include breads, sugars and sweet foods.
-No Meat:
All animal products are restricted on the Daniel Fast. That includes meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products (milk, eggs, cheese, butter, etc.)
-No Wine:
This restriction, coupled with previous fasts where Daniel drank only water (which is typical for biblical fasting), is where todayโs Daniel Fast finds its roots for water only. Fruit and vegetable juices are acceptable.
-The Breakdown of what to eat-
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast
- 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
-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.
-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.
- Nuts and Seeds:
including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
-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.
-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.
-The Breakdown of what not to eat-
-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 Food 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. READ ALL LABELS!
-Fasting-
The Daniel Fast is a restriction of food for spiritual purposes. The fast addresses not only the body, but also ones spirit and soul. Be Encouraged!!