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 partial 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 to the kinds of food you can eat.

Three Key Components to the Daniel Fast

Only fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes & whole grains.

Only water or natural fruit juice for a beverage

No sweeteners, breads, meat, eggs or dairy products

The Daniel Fast Food List

All fruit // fresh, frozen, juiced, or canned

Apples, apricots, bananas, cherries, grapes, lemons, limes, peaches, pineapples, strawberries, watermelon, etc.

All vegetables // fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned

Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, veggie burgers, etc.

All whole grains

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

All nuts & seeds

Sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame, nut butters (including peanut butter).

All legumes // canned or dried

Dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.

All quality oils

Olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.

Beverages

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

Others

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