Daniel fast?

thatTOPSlady

Our pastor is encouraging us to do a 21 day Daniel fast, starting tomorrow. I've never done one and I think I will try. Any advice from someone who has done it? I also have picky kids to feed.

Capt_Apollo

never heard of this before, so i had to look it up

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 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. These can be 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, and sesame.

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

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

Foods to avoid 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 sweetenersincluding 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.

as far as fasts go, i guess it's not the worst thing you could do. there is no restriction to how much you can eat, just to what types of food.

you'll be avoiding meat and dairy, so i'd make sure to get plenty of protein from other sources if i were you.

PikaKnight

I've never heard of this before. So...for what religious holiday or occasion do you do a Daniel fast for?

rmchapman4

I've done a Daniels Fast and it is marvelous. I practically eat that way now. We are in the midst of a "Habit Breaking" Fast at my church. We can have chicken, fish, plain rice, and all fresh fruits and vegetables. I love them because they work physically, mentally, and spiritually!

thatTOPSlady

It's just as a way of showing God how serious you are....and that you are seeking His face...and needing Him, etc.

thatTOPSlady

...that was in response to the lady who was asking "why"? I don't know how to comment under someone's question.

brower47

...that was in response to the lady who was asking "why"? I don't know how to comment under someone's question.

click the quote button under their reply

melindasuefritz

sounds interesting

KabbyGU

I enjoy the Daniel fast and HIGHLY recommend looking up "the Ultimate Daniel Fast" - you can get a ton of awesome Daniel fast friendly recipes that are quite yummy! Flatbread and hummus is one of my favorites, as well as the date honey!

http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/

Edited to add website link

Capt_Apollo

It's just as a way of showing God how serious you are....and that you are seeking His face...and needing Him, etc.

interesting. i would think that things like tithing, being charitable, accepting and forgiving others, and prayer would be higher on the list.

but i guess in this modern age, the big guy wants you to cut out processed flour as well.

vjohn04

I have a coworker that says they're fantastic, and also does them for religious reasons. I have not done one, nor do I forsee myself trying it.


I am curious to see how this thread turns out.

shutupandlift13

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lousoulbody

I personally have never done the fast, i know someone who has, and she did excellent, both physically and spiritually, it helped her to cleanse her life, literally. It is a very simple fast and user friendly.

http://www.daniel-fast.com

MichelleBogart

interesting. i would think that things like tithing, being charitable, accepting and forgiving others, and prayer would be higher on the list.

but i guess in this modern age, the big guy wants you to cut out processed flour as well.

LOL!

caribear1984

I did this last fall. If you google "Daniel fast recipes" you can find a lot of good ideas. There are several variations, some allowing things like vinegar and coffee, some not. You will have to decide which one is right for you. There are some soups and frozen dishes made by Amy's that are fast-friendly if you are in a hurry, but make sure you read the labels.

thatTOPSlady

I did this last fall. If you google "Daniel fast recipes" you can find a lot of good ideas. There are several variations, some allowing things like vinegar and coffee, some not. You will have to decide which one is right for you. There are some soups and frozen dishes made by Amy's that are fast-friendly if you are in a hurry, but make sure you read the labels.

Thanks! I noticed our local Braum's store has started carrying the Amy's brand. I will have to check that out!

Gidzmo

never heard of this before, so i had to look it up

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 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. These can be 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, and sesame.
*Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
*Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

Foods to avoid 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.

as far as fasts go, i guess it's not the worst thing you could do. there is no restriction to how much you can eat, just to what types of food.
you'll be avoiding meat and dairy, so i'd make sure to get plenty of protein from other sources if i were you.

I've read Daniel, and I don't recall leavened foods, sugars, or fats being left off his menu. Meats, maybe, if they weren't prepared the right way or sacrificed to idols.

Is this a congregation-wide fast? If so, will allowances be made for those on special diets?

honkytonks85

never heard of this before, so i had to look it up

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 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. These can be 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, and sesame.

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

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

Foods to avoid 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 sweetenersincluding 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.

as far as fasts go, i guess it's not the worst thing you could do. there is no restriction to how much you can eat, just to what types of food.

you'll be avoiding meat and dairy, so i'd make sure to get plenty of protein from other sources if i were you.

Other than the no meat thing it sounds like a good way to eat in general?

MoRiv1986

Bump. My friend did this. I am curious too.

thatTOPSlady

Our church first did this about a year and a half ago. I didn't even try because it was SO foreign from the way I ate. (which was junk). I'm super excited that I actually LIKE enough healthy stuff now to give it a try!