The Daniel Fast Food List
Whole Grains:
Brown Rice, Oats, Barley
Legumes:
Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
Fruits:
Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries,
Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava,
Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches,
Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries,
Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic,
Gingerroot, 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.
Liquids:
Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% Fruit Juices, 100% Vegetable Juices. You may drink protein drinks if they do not include dairy products.
Others:
Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts
This list of foods is merely a first step to get you thinking about making
better food choices. Remember, this fast is about growing your relationship
with God. And He's not as concerned about what is in your stomach as He is
about what is in your heart.
Daniel's decision not to eat the king's food was an outward symbol of an inward commitment he had made to God. Let your choices over the next three weeks reflect the hunger your have for God's presence in your life.
Since there is no definitive list of foods for the Daniel Diet, it is truly
the spirit of Daniel's decision that we are imitating over the next 21 days.
If there is something that is not specifically listed that you think still
qualifies, then feel free to adjust this accordingly. The details of the
fast are between you and God - use this time to focus on Him.
Foods to Avoid
* All Refined or Processed Food Products
* All Animal Products (Meat, Dairy, Fish, Etc.)
* Meat (Beef, Poultry, Lamb, Etc.)
* Bread And Other Baked Goods
* Dairy Products, Including Eggs, Milk, Cream, Etc.
* White Rice
* Fried Foods
* Caffeine
* Carbonated Beverages
* Foods Containing Preservatives Or Additives
* Refined Sugar
* Sugar Substitutes
* White Flour And All Products Using It
* Margarine, Shortening, High Fat Products
Do not treat them as laws, if you have taken something by accident, do not feel condemned, or you will not benefit from this fast.