After answering hundreds of questions about the Daniel Fast, I am updating the food guidelines. My hope is that it will serve as a more complete list. The original list used by many people was issued in a book about fasting. I know the author tried to do the best he could, but that isn’t the same as getting hundreds of questions seeking clarification. So here is the new list that I hope helps.
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods.
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Foods to Include in the Daniel Fast Diet | |
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All Fruits |
Cooking Options: Fresh, Frozen, Dried, Juiced, Canned |
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Options: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Lime, Mango, Nectarines, Oranges, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Plum, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon | |
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All Vegetables |
Cooking Options: Fresh, Frozen, Dried, Juiced, Canned |
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Options: 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, Ptatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini | |
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All Whole Grains |
Whole Wheat, Brown Rice, Millet, Quinoa, Oats, Barley, Grits, Whole Wheat Pasta, Whole Wheat Tortillas, Rice Cakes, Popcorn |
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All Nuts and Seeds |
Sunflower Seeds, Cashews, Peanuts, Sesame, Nut Butter (Peanut Butter) |
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All Legumes |
Cooking Options: Canned or Dried |
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Options: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Cannellini Beans, White Beans | |
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Quality Oils |
Olive, Canola, Grape Seed, Peanut, Sesame |
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Drinks |
Spring Water, Distilled Water |
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Other Items |
Tofu, Soy Products, Vinegar, Seasonings, Salt, Herbs, Spices |
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Foods to Avoid on the Daniel Fast | |
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All Meat and Animal Products |
Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Fish |
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All Dairy Products |
Milk, Cheese, Cream, Butter, Eggs |
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All Sweeteners |
Sugar, Raw Sugar, Honey, Syrups, Molasses, Cane Juice* some Daniel Fast plans DO allow for Honey as a substitute |
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All Leavened Bread | |
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All Refined and Processed Foods |
Artificial Flavorings, Food Additives, Chemicals, White Rice, White Flour, Artificial Preservatives |
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All Deep Fried Foods |
Potato Chips, French Fries, Corn Chips |
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All Solid Fats |
Shortening, Margarine, Lard |
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Beverages |
Coffee, Tea, Herbal Tea, Carbonated Beverages, Energy Drinks, Alcohol |
Visit the A.L. Lewis Ministries' Bookstore to Purchase
"The Daniel Fast" by Susan Gregory