What is the Daniel Fast?

The Daniel Fast is based on the prophet Daniel’s fasting experiences as recorded in the Bible. The fast is a biblically-based fast. According to Daniel 1, the results were: (v.17) learning, skill, wisdom, spiritual understanding, favor, and better appearance! (v. 19) In Daniel 10, the fast resulted in answered prayer and spiritual insight. (vv. 11-12). One of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather the kind of foods you can eat.

Food List:

All fruit | fresh, frozen, juiced, and canned.
Eg. Apples, apricots, bananas, cherries, grapes, lemons, limes, peaches, pineapples, strawberries, watermelon, etc.

All vegetables | fresh, frozen, juiced, and canned.
Eg. Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, veggie burgers, etc.

All whole grains
Eg. Whole wheat, brown rice, millet, barley, oats, quinoa, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes, popcorn, etc.

All nuts & seeds
Eg. Sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame, nut butters (including peanut butter).

All legumes | canned or dried
Eg. Dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannelloni beans, white beans.

All quality oils
Eg. Olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.

Beverages
Eg. Natural fruit juices, spring water, distilled water, other pure waters.

Other
Eg. Tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs, spices.