The daniel fast

WHAT IS THE DANIEL FAST?

The Daniel Fast is a partial fast based on the Book of Daniel. It's a strict vegan diet that prohibits animal products, leavened breads, processed foods, caffeine, and alcohol for 10–21 days. Some folks follow the diet as an act of spiritual devotion. It is not intended as a weight loss diet.

Many people read a verse each day from the 1st Chapter of the Book of Daniel as they fast and pray. This chapter details the experience of Daniel when he was brought into service by the King Nebuchadnezzar.

When you fast and pray — two words that go hand-in-hand in scripture — you pursue God in your life and open yourself up to experiencing a renewed dependence on God, but it isn’t easy. It is a spiritual discipline that requires denying your physical and mental self because your stomach and your brain will most likely work overtime to remind you when and what they want to eat!

Spiritual Benefits

Spiritual growth is a top reason for fasting and may include:

  • Fasting brings you closer to God.

  • Fasting makes you more sensitive to God’s voice.

  • Fasting helps break bad habits or even addictions.

  • Fasting shows us our weaknesses and allows us to rely on God’s strength.

Mental and Emotional Benefits

Fasting benefits are different from person to person, but the following have been known to occur:

  • Fasting helps relieve anxiety and nervousness.

  • Fasting can increase peace and shalom.

  • Fasting can help clear your mind of negative thoughts and feelings.

  • Fasting can help heal relationships in your life that have been stressful.

  • Fasting can help decrease brain fog.

  • Fasting helps increase your ability to trust God.

  • Fasting clears out toxins that can make you feel sluggish or depressed.

Physical Benefits

Some benefits to the physical body have been known to include:

  • Fasting helps break addictions to sugar.

  • Fasting supports the body’s detoxification.

  • Fasting helps one lose weight.

  • Fasting promotes healthy energy levels.

  • Fasting supports skin health.

  • Fasting promotes healthy digestion and elimination.

  • Fasting supports healthy inflammation response and promotes joint comfort.

  • Fasting promotes healthy hormonal balance.

FOODS

Foods to include AS YOU SACRIFICE during the Daniel Fast.

If you take prescription medicines, Please TALK  WITH  YOUR  DOCTOR  BEFORE  BEGINNING THIS FAST.   

All fruits, including 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, including 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 but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.

All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.

All legumes, including 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.

All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, pecan and sesame.

Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.

Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices

 

Foods to avoid AS YOU SACRIFICE 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.

 

Please try purchasing only Sugar-free and chemical-free.                Remember, READ THE LABELS!

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