
FOOD LIST
Foods to Include
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:
are 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, and veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.
All whole grains
including whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes, and popcorn.
All legumes
These can be canned or dried. Legumes include:
dried beans
pinto beans
split peas
lentils
black-eyed peas
kidney beans
black beans
cannellini beans
white beans.
All Nuts & Seeds
including sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, and sesame. Also, nut butters including peanut butter.
All quality oils
olive
canola
grape seed
peanut
sesame.
Beverages:
spring water
distilled water
other pure waters.
Other:
tofu
soy products
vinegar
seasonings
salt
herbs and spices.
Note: Unsweetened plant-based milks and juices can be used in recipes or on cereal, but the only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water.
FOODS NOT TO INCLUDE
All meat:
animal, fish, and seafood products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish and
Shellfish
All dairy products
including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
All sweeteners
including sugar, raw sugar, date sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, cane
Juice, date honey, and stevia.
All leavened bread
including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.
All leavening agents
including yeast, baking soda, and baking powder.
All refined and processed food products
including artificial flavorings, food additives,
Chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.
All deep-fried foods
including potato chips, French fries, and corn chips.
All solid fats
including shortening, margarine, lard, and foods high in fat.
Beverages
including coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and
Alcohol
Note: Remember, READ THE LABELS so you are aware of the ingredients in the package! Here is a list of different recipes you could consider for this part of your fast: https://www.highlandhillschurch.com/_files/ugd/d07bbd_69ab5fc31959452a9e3d0b9b8a1ff8fa.pdf