FOOD LIST

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After answering hundreds of questions about the Daniel Fast on the blog, I developed these 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.

Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. Look for the list of ingredients (not the nutritional analysis). The foods you select should be sugar-free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods. Look for the list of ingredients on the label (not the nutritional value) to make sure all the ingredients comply with the Daniel Fast Guidelines.

 

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 whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.

 

All nuts and seeds, including sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.

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All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.

 

All quality oils including 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.

 

Note: Unsweetened plant-based milks and juices can be used in recipes or on cereal, but the only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water.

 

Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast

 

All meat and animal products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish. All dairy products including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.

 

All sweeteners including sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, cane juice, date honey, and stevia.

 

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

 

All leavening agents including yeast, baking soda and baking powder.

 

All refined and processed foods products including artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.

 

All deep-fried foods including potato chips, French fries, corn chips.
 

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

 

Beverages including coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.

 

Remember, READ THE LABELS!

 

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