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