DANIEL FAST INFORMATION

CHECK OUT THE BELOW FOR A VIDEO SERIES FROM MARK AND NITA AS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DANIEL FAST

THE ORIGINS

The Daniel Fast is based on verses from the Bible found in Daniel 10:2-3.

“At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.” These three weeks refer to the observance of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which take place during the first month of the year (Exodus 12:1-20).

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While the Daniel Fast is cleansing your body by omitting certain foods for a limited time, the deeper and true basis of intent is for spiritual connection. The purpose of Christian fasting is to seek a more intimate relationship with God while ridding your physical body of unnatural, self-gratifying food and drink. Your focus is to be on God, not on the fleshly things of the world. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on God.

During the Daniel Fast you will want to concentrate on prayer, Bible study, and reflection. It’s a great way to enter into preparation for growing in the Lord.

As the Rediscover Church Family, we’re inviting you to participate in the Daniel Fast this year.

WHAT CAN I EAT?

FOODS TO EAT ON THE DANIEL FAST

  • All fruit – 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 & seeds – almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds; unsweetened almond milk. 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 – avocado, coconut, grapeseed, olive, peanut, sesame, and walnut.

  • Beverages– distilled water, filtered water, spring water, fresh fruit or vegetable juices.

  • Other – unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or soy milk; herbs, spices, salt, pepper, unsweetened coconut flakes, seasonings, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, soy products, and tofu.

FOODS TO AVOID ON THE DANIEL FAST

  • All meat & animal products – bacon, beef, buffalo, eggs, fish, lamb, poultry, and pork.

  • All dairy products – butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogurt.

  • All sweeteners – agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, brown rice syrup, cane juice, honey, molasses, raw sugar, syrups, and sugar.

  • All leavened bread & yeast – baked goods and Ezekiel bread (if it contains yeast and honey).

  • 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, energy drinks, herbal tea and tea.

For further information

To read more about the foods you can eat - please visit the following sites:

Ultimate Daniel Fast Website - click here

Daniel Fast Recipes - click here