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DANIEL FAST

What is a Daniel Fast?
"I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled" - Daniel 10:3

The Daniel Fast is a 21-day partial fast based upon Daniel's own experiences as recorded in the bible. The purpose is to restrict commonly enjoyed foods as an act of worship and consecration to God. Someone who chooses to undergo a Daniel Fast demonstrates a physical commitment that reflects a deep spiritual desire for a more intimate relationship with the Lord.

On one occasion, Daniel was greatly concerned for his people and sought the Lord's wisdom during a 3-week time of prayer and fasting. Daniel 10:2-3 says " In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. The meaning is Daniel ate no meats, bread, or sweets. The intention of today's Daniel Fast is not to duplicate exactly what he did but the spirit in which he did it. Daniel's passion for the Lord caused him to hunger and thirst for spiritual food rather than physical food, which should be the desire for anyone doing the Daniel Fast.

 FOODS TO EAT ON THE DANIEL FAST         

ALL fruits - fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned.            

All vegetables - fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned.            

All whole grains - amaranth, barley, brown rice, oats, quinoa, millet, and whole wheat.            

All nuts and seeds - almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. Nut butters are also included.            

All legumes - canned or dried; black beans, black- eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, chickpeas, great northern beans, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, and split peas.            

All quality oils - olive, canola, coconut, grapeseed, peanut, and sesame.            

Beverages - distilled water, filtered water, and spring water.            

Other - herbs, spices, salt, pepper, seasonings, soy products, and tofu.

   FOODS TO AVOID ON THE DANIEL FAST        

All meat & animal products - beef, buffalo, fish, lamb, poultry, and pork.          

All dairy products - butter, cheese, cream, eggs, and milk.          

All sweeteners - agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, cane juice, honey, molasses, raw sugar, syrups, stevia, and sugars.          

All leavened bread & yeast - baked goods.          

All refined & processed food products - artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, preservatives, white flour and white rice.          

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

All solid fats - lard, margarine, and shortening.          

Beverages - alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee, and energy drinks.