“In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.” Daniel 10:2, 3
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. The Daniel Fast is limited to vegetables (includes fruits) and water.
Special Note: if you have health issues, please be sure to contact your health professional for advice before committing to any fast including the Daniel Fast. If you would like a list of the foods included and excluded in the Daniel Fast to show your doctor, just copy the contents of this page. Also, if you are interested in a collection of recipes that will take you through an entire 21-day Daniel fast, click here.
After answering hundreds of questions about the Daniel Fast, I am updating the food guidelines. My hope is that it will serve as a more complete list. The original list used by many people was issued in a book about fasting. I know the author tried to do the best he could, but that isn’t the same as getting hundreds of questions seeking clarification. So here is the new list that I hope helps.
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods.
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast
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 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, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast
All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.
All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.
All refined and processed foods products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.
All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.
All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.
Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS!
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Quinetta JAmes said,
December 27, 2007 at 9:58 am
Thank you for this information, you have helped me a lot.
Victoria Clark said,
December 28, 2007 at 10:47 pm
Are olives allowed on the Daniel Fast?
Susan Gregory said,
December 29, 2007 at 8:11 am
Thanks for the questin, Victoria.
Yes, olives are allowed on the Daniel Fast. They make a great addition to salads, red sauce for pasta, and on a sliced vegetable plate!
Sara said,
January 1, 2008 at 10:54 am
Is olive oil allowed or a little bit of butter?
Ron Fredericks said,
January 2, 2008 at 3:10 pm
What types of seasonings are allowed, or are they?
Susan Gregory said,
January 2, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Hi Ron,
All seasonings are acceptabe on the Daniel Fast as long as they are sugar-free and chemical-free. As with all prepared foods that you use for the Daniel Fast, READ THE LABELS.
God bless you on your fast and Happy New Year!
sojourner7 said,
January 3, 2008 at 10:34 am
This page is a great resource – Thanks!
I was looking for sources of protein and I’m glad to see nuts and pinto beans are ok… What about all-natural peanut butter?
Susan Gregory said,
January 3, 2008 at 10:42 am
Yes, 100% peanut butter is fine and an excellent source of protein. Also, remember that beans with rice form a complete protein, so casseroles and soups or stews are great.
About any kinds of prepared foods or seasonings — READ THE LABELS. People are often amazed at the ingredients added to the most simple of foods.
Bless you on your fast!
Bruce Nutting said,
January 3, 2008 at 11:08 am
The Daniel Fast is amazing. My wfe and I did it last January and 2007 was an incredible year for us. A question about pasta. We have recently been using a rice pasta. It’s called, “NOTTA PASTA”. You can find it in the grocery store. The only ingredients listed on the box are, rice flour and water.
Would this rice pasta be OK for the Daniel Fast? Thanks. God bless everyone
on the fast and get ready to go deeper with God.
Susan Gregory said,
January 3, 2008 at 11:19 am
Hi Bruce. Thanks for the post and the good report.
Yes, rice and 100% whole wheat pasta are acceptable. I just keep telling people to READ THE LABELS. Some whole wheat pasta has sugar added, but you can find some with 100% Durham Whole Wheat and water only.
God bless you and your wife on your fast!
Min. D said,
January 3, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Happy New Year Bruce:
A friend added rice cakes to the fast. I did the fast around 6 months ago and had tremendous results and clarity from GOD. Are rice cakes acceptable? I really do not like them, but I want to clarify this with my friends.
Thanks, and GOD Bless.
Min. D
Susan Gregory said,
January 3, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Yes, rice cakes are a nice addition and supply some of the “crunch” that many people miss on the Daniel Fast. They also make a great snack or lunch with peanut butter topped with a few raisins and some nuts.
Again, remember to READ THE LABELS! You want sugar-free and chemical-free.
kim s said,
January 5, 2008 at 4:10 am
Hi , I am looking for breakfast ideas on this diet for Diabetics, as fruit is not an option. I realize we can have oats, but I thought dairy is eliminated so cereal is not an option either. I need some ideas!
Susan Gregory said,
January 5, 2008 at 10:23 am
Hi Kim,
You can use soy or rice milk with cereal . . . so there are many whole grain cereals that can be eaten for breakfast. Also, check on the Breakfast category under Daniel Fast recipes. I just posted a great recipe from Renee that might be a good option.
Since you have a special dietary need, it is also totally acceptable to alter the fast to work for your needs.
Celeste said,
January 6, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I am starting the Daniel with my church, looking for spiritual growth, I love salads and felt the Daniel fast would work for me. Please tell if raspberry vinigarette dessing is OK. Reading the other comments I saw where decaf coffee is also not acceptable, how about unsweeetened green tea?
Ashli said,
January 7, 2008 at 11:02 am
I read where u told someone rasins were ok. I was told no grapes or anything from grapes because of the wine daniel did not drink. thank you and God bless!
Susan Gregory said,
January 7, 2008 at 11:06 am
Hi Ashli,
The wine being restricted is about the alcohol in it, not the grapes. Grapes, raisins, and even 100% grape juice are all acceptable on the Daniel Fast.
Thanks for the question and I hope the very best for you on the Daniel Fast.
Liz said,
January 7, 2008 at 12:22 pm
are oranges okay? i hope so cause i just ate one, this is my 1st time doing this daniel fast, if not oops sorry!
Susan Gregory said,
January 7, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Yes, all fresh fruit is okay . . . same with vegetables. Even canned and frozen are fine if they are sugar-free and chemical-free.
God bless you on your fast!
Liz said,
January 7, 2008 at 12:35 pm
oops i just saw Oranges on the list! sorry!
okay great! thank u and God bless u!
millie wagner said,
January 7, 2008 at 8:34 pm
i would like to sign up for the fast starting next Wednesday
rachel said,
January 8, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Hi! Is honey ok?
rachel said,
January 8, 2008 at 5:01 pm
what about organic rice syrup found in soymilk
Antoine said,
January 9, 2008 at 1:21 pm
HI! is using ranch dressing on your salad ok. thank u God bless
Susan Gregory said,
January 9, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hi Antoine,
No, Ranch Dressing has dairy products so it’s not allowed on the Daniel Fast. A habit you will want to develop for the Daniel Fast is to READ THE LABELS. You will find that I say that a lot. There are many foods that seem okay, but when you see the ingredients included you will find they are not within the guidelines. No dairy, no sugars of any kind, no chemicals. Those are all ingredients that you want to keep an eye out for when selecting dressings.
God bless you on your fast.
Susan Gregory said,
January 9, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Hi Rachel,
No, honey is not okay. All sweeteners are “no-no’s” on the Daniel Fast.
I am not sure about rice syrup. Is it used as a sweetener? If so, then it would be under the same umbrella as honey, syrups, raw sugar and the like . . . NOT ALLOWED.
I hope the best for you.
Tonya said,
January 9, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Hey Susan, I have been on a 3-day full fast and I will be going to the daniel fast tomorrow. Is it alright to eat WASA crackers (contains whole wheat rye flour, water, salt…and that’s about it)? God Bless You
Susan Gregory said,
January 9, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Hi Tonya,
Congrats on your 3-day full fast … I would put those crackers in the same category as rice cakes and tortillas. They really aren’t bread. So I would say, “Yes,” they are consistent with the whole grains, no sugar, no leavening, and no chemicals.
Blessings to you!
rachel said,
January 10, 2008 at 1:18 pm
what brand of soymilk?
is tofu allowed?
thanks for your help
rachel said,
January 10, 2008 at 1:26 pm
hi again
the rice syrup is an ingredient in soymilk
mike said,
January 11, 2008 at 8:54 am
martinelliis’ ok?
it has pasterised 100 percent pure apple juice from us grown apples
Marianna said,
January 11, 2008 at 10:33 am
I would like approval on a recipe (and see if I have already blown the fast):
Recipe for hearty dinner:
green plaintains boiled and mashed – drizzled with garlic and sauteed onions and tomatoes.
Secondly as far as drinking it has been a smoothie all natural fruits and vegetables ex. of what I drank as a smoothie:
banana, strawberries, oatmeal, oat bran orange juice (tropicana) pineapple strawberries and bananan juice and water.
Thirdly – I was reading but would like confirmation if for those who suffer from severe headaches from coffee were allowed to drink only black, with no milk or sugar and it should decrease throughout the fasting.
Greatly appreciate your links! SO HELPUL. God bless all during this Fasting period!
God’s best.
Marianna
Susan Gregory said,
January 11, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Hi Mike,
I don’t usually drink Martinelli’s but it sounds like it is just apple juice. All fruits are allowed on the Daniel Fast – fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. The important step is to READ THE LABEL to make sure the product is chemical-free and sugar-free.
God bless you on your fast.
Audrey Vassell said,
January 15, 2008 at 11:18 am
Is vanilla or almond flavored extract allowed on fast?. There are some many more acceptable foods than I thought. Thank you all for a great resoure for this fast.
Susan Gregory said,
January 15, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Hi Audrey,
I expect they are fine as long as you READ THE LABEL and they are sugar-free and chemical-free. Pure extracts should be totally acceptable.
Blessings to you on your fast!
Judi said,
January 21, 2008 at 4:07 am
Hi Susan,
Our church is in the final stretch of the fast. It has been a blessing from God to have “linked” up to other believers on this site. I’m transformed to continue on with a modified diet. God had spoken to me last year and clearly told me that he could use me more as a healthy person. Now through the fast, I feel better than I can recall. I don’t need the caffeine to get me going. I know God is my source and He as proven it to me during this fast.
Rachel asked a question about rice syrup in organic soy mile. I also bought soy milk, then noticed one of the ingredients was organic cane juice. The soy milk doesn’t taste sweet, but I’m wondering if you know of a brand that does not contain any sweetener?
May God continuously Bless and Keep you all!
FLO AA said,
February 1, 2008 at 2:34 pm
I’ve never heard of Daniel fast until lately through a colleague. Thank God. I started the prayer 3 days straight. I was told whole wheat break is OK. Is it acceptable please? I ate that wheat bread to break my 3 days fasting just NOW. Is any bread accepted? Thanks & God bless.
Susan Gregory said,
February 2, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Hi Flo,
No, all bread on the Daniel Fast is off limits. That’s from Daniel 10 where he wrote that he ate no breads or meat and drank no wine. Also, leavening is a symbol for sin and was freqently not allowed in Jewish fasting.
Bless you on your fast.
crystal said,
April 11, 2008 at 9:22 pm
HI! Glad to have found this site. It has been most helpful. One question, I know the list says “all” nuts, but are macadamia nuts okay? I’m leaning toward yes, but I want to make sure before I get too excited. Please let me know!
thanks,
Crystal
Gladys said,
April 14, 2008 at 10:36 am
Hi Susan,
Thanks so much for having this website. I know you probably get the same questions over and over. We wanted to know if we can pan fry some of theings we eat. The veggies, poratoes and maybe sweet potatoes for example. We only use olive oil at home anyway so the oil part will be easy.
Thank you agian and stay blessed.
Gladys
Susan Gregory said,
April 15, 2008 at 10:52 am
Hi Crystal,
Yes, you can have macadamia nuts. However, let me caution you that it’s very easy to fill up on nuts as snacks and be consuming 100s of calories. BEFORE I eat a snack, I always determine the serving portion for a reasonable snack and then stick to it. This practice has helped me so much!
Be blessed on your fast.
Susan Gregory said,
April 15, 2008 at 11:06 am
Hi Gladys,
I am always happy to answer questions and help those coming to the site, even if it’s the “billionth”
time for the same question. This is a ministry from the Lord and my pleasure to serve Him and His people as the seek Him and His kingdom.
Okay . . . on to the question. Using any good quality oil is fine. If you choose olive oil you will want to use the less expensive types that are much better for heating as the extra virgin gets bitter when hot.
I hope the very best for you on your fast.
Liz said,
April 17, 2008 at 10:35 am
My church is doing the fast and I am pregnant. I want to do the fast but I am concerned with cutting out dairy at this time. Is there another way on the fast to meet my calcium requirements and still being in line with what the fast requires?
Susan Gregory said,
April 18, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Hi Liz,
The first thing you will want to do is consult your health provider to make sure this is good for your specific health needs. The Daniel Fast actually can be calcium rich with lots of leafy green vegetables (remember what cows eat). However, you might want to keep some foods in your diet since you are growing a precious life inside of you! Follow the suggestions of your doctor after sharing the Daniel Fast Food List.
Be blessed!
Chad Teller said,
July 22, 2008 at 11:41 am
Is Oatmeal ok with a scoop of 100% real penut butter??
Susan Gregory said,
July 22, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Hi Chad,
Yes, that would be fine. All whole grain cereals are good for the Daniel Fast. I like to have organic rice cakes with peanut butter as a protein-rich snack. Oatmeal with chopped apples, raisins and nuts is one of my favorite breakfast meals!
Be blessed on your fast!
Shanna Lawhon said,
August 7, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I am fixing to start the Daniel fast and wanted to clarify that I understood it right. There is to be no fried foods and also what type of salad dressing can you use?
Susan Gregory said,
August 7, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Hi Shanna,
Sauteed foods are okay, but deep fried food is not allowed on the Daniel Fast.
I usually make my own salad dressings since most of the prepared dressings include sugar and/or chemicals. My favorite is olive oil with lemon juice and chopped sundried tomatoes.
I hope the best for you on your fast.
Trunice Adjoa said,
September 7, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Brown Rice Syrup …
I found organic brown rice syrup which is made from boiling organic brown rice in too much water. It is a sweet, thick residue that is nowhere near half the sweetness of sugar or honey.
Is this ok? It seemed to be ok since brown rice and water were the only ingredients. Kind of like 100% fruit/vegetable juice being ok since they just have water added. It is a great thickener for stir fry in absence of soy sauce.
Susan Gregory said,
September 8, 2008 at 8:15 am
Hi Trunice,
This is one of those “gray areas.” I am not familiar with this product, however if the syrup is being used as a sweetener, then it would not be allowed on the Daniel Fast since all sweeteners are restricted. If it’s used as a thickener, then I guess that would be okay.
When I am personally confronted with these kinds of products, I try to listen to my spirit and the Holy Spirit and have this source be my judge (umpire). I usually find the answer quickly. So I encourage you to seek the answer from your spirit.
I hope this helps. Be blessed on your fast.
Ken said,
January 1, 2009 at 7:00 am
Is it ok to take vitamins & minerals in the fast? & Is V-8 juice ok?
Susan Gregory said,
January 3, 2009 at 8:10 am
Hi Ken,
Yes, vitamins and minerals are totally acceptable on the Daniel Fast. I do encourage people to take extra Vitamin C to help counteract the early effects of detox and the symptoms of headache, fatigue and leg cramps. Also, be sure to read the ingredient label to make sure no sweeteners have been added.
I am not sure about V-8 Juice. Again, READ THE LABEL to find out if it lists any sweeteners in the ingredients.
Be blessed on your Daniel Fast.
Ken said,
January 1, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Is it ok to take vitamins & minerals?
Susan Gregory said,
January 2, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hi Ken,
Yes, vitamins and minerals are allowed as long as they are sugar and artificial chemical free. It’s actually a good idea to increase your Vitamin C intake during the Daniel Fast to counter headaches and leg cramps which are symptoms of detoxing.
Thanks for the question!
Luisa said,
January 4, 2009 at 5:06 am
This is my 2nd year doing the fast and I love it! I am part of the leadership in my church and we do it for all different amounts of days last year I did it for 40 days this year I’m doing it for the same amount or longer! I want to really encourage everyone doing the fast this year that you really make time to spend with the Lord. We can sometimes get so wrapped up in what to eat and what not to eat and forget about the real meaning of the whole fast. My prayer is that everyone doing the fast this year would go to a new level with their own personal relationship with the Lord and truely live for him. There is a hurting world out there that needs Jesus and let us all go deeper this year and press on and tell everyone about Jesus!!!
Pat Rowser said,
January 5, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Would sweet potato chips be ok, as long as they’re not fried?
Brittany said,
January 5, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Hi,
I am VERY new to the fast thing. So i have a few questions-
*Is Simply Apple/Orange Juice o.k.to drink?
*What about naturally dried fruits?
Thank you so much your blog is TRULY a blessing.
Susan Gregory said,
January 6, 2009 at 3:32 pm
HI Brittany,
The only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water (read Daniel 1).
But dried fruits and nuts are fine on the Daniel Fast!
Be blessed on your fast. Get a set of the guidelines at http://www.Daniel-Fast.com.
Debbie said,
January 7, 2009 at 7:07 am
I would like to buy the daniel fast recipe book can i buy this book at a book store if so who is the author
Susan Gregory said,
January 8, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Hi Debbie,
No, the book won’t be published until October 2009. The only way to get my Daniel Fast books are in the eBook form. An eBook is a digital book that you can use on your computer and/or print a copy for your own personal use.
You can visit http://www.Daniel-Fast.com/store.html to see that books available.
Kyndal & Crystal Washington said,
January 7, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I know it says that you can’t have eggs, but I didn’t think that eggs fit in to the category of dairy. Are eggs dairy? They contain no milk.
Gwen said,
January 9, 2009 at 7:36 am
You can drink juices right? What chemicals are you talking about? Not sure which is natural and which is chemical. Such as Ascorbic Acid it says it is vitamin C. Is this ok? Also Maltodextrin which is soluble dietary fiber? Juice that says from concentrate is that ok as long as it has not sugar added? Thanks for the help. God bless.
Susan Gregory said,
January 9, 2009 at 8:56 am
Good morning,
The only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water. That’s based on the account of the Prophet’s fast in Daniel 1. Juice is allowed in cooking or mixing into dressings or using with cereal (apple juice with hot multi-grain cereal is really good). But the only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water.
Regarding chemicals: ascorbic acid is Vitamin C and it’s often used as a preservative. I like to buy organic products that use only “naturally derived ascorbic acid).
I hope this helps. A lot of people are confused about the beverage issue.
lilibeth said,
January 10, 2009 at 12:32 am
Is mashed potato ok to eat?
Susan Gregory said,
January 10, 2009 at 9:43 am
Hi Lilibeth,
I love your name. It almost sings!
Yes, all potatoes and tubers are allowed on the Daniel Fast. Just make sure you serve them only with Daniel Fast ingredients. No butter or cream allowed. I had a baked sweet potato for dinner last night. It didn’t need anything with it.
I hope this helps!
Bryan said,
January 12, 2009 at 11:01 am
Hi Susan,
I’m confused because it says juiced fruit is ok, but water is the only beverage… So are 100% Grape Juice or Orange Juice ok?
Also, is “FRUIT PECTIN” ok in natural fruit jam… I think is a natural jelling agent?
Thanks & Blessings,
Bryan
victoria lopez said,
January 17, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Hi.
I’m new to the fast and have two speific foods that I am questioning…
1. Corn tortillas?
2. Soy chai tea latte from Starbucks?!
henry said,
January 18, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Can I eat avocado in the Daniel Fast
Susan Gregory said,
January 22, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Hi Henry,
Yes, you can have avocados. All fruits and vegetables are allowed on the Daniel Fast. You can get a copy of the Daniel Fast Guidelines at http://www.Daniel-Fast.com
Be blessed!
Sharon said,
January 26, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Hi,
i thought that the daniel fast was only limitted to vegatables,fruit and water
so why are we allowed all whole grains? this is just clarification, and can u please show me where it is says this in the bible as i really want to do it right as, i have only done a few one day fasts.
also when idid the fast i got some servere migraines which may have been because i did’nt wean myself of coffee, how do i wean myself of coffee? as to not get migraines, or a least minimize them, i ‘m prayering lots.
Thanks for help
Sharon
Susan Gregory said,
January 27, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Hi Karen,
The Daniel Fast is developed from Daniel 1 and Daniel 10. I encourage you to read those chapters. Also, we take into account typical Jewish fasting principles including no leavening products.
Your headaches were likely from caffeine withdrawals. Next time, a week before you start fasting, increase your water intake and decrease your caffeine consumption. You can also take extra vitamin C and eat bananas, whole grains and cantaloupe.
I hope this helps you!
Andrea said,
February 6, 2009 at 10:35 am
In understanding you say the only liquid we can have is water and I see where in the Bible Daniel restricted from any other type of drink, would you think maybe it’s ok to have the 100% vegetable juice v8’s and/or a slimfast for the protein? I am taking the vitamins, and drinking A LOT of water, but feel very sluggish and have a headache. I am also eating the “limited” peanuts, eating all the fruit and vegetables I can. My jaw is hurting from the eating, and would like to drink…what do you suggest?
Susan Gregory said,
February 6, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Hi Andrea,
First off, nix the SlimFast during the Daniel Fast. It has many ingredients that are not allowed on the fast. You can receive a download of the Daniel Fast Guidelines by signing up for the Mailing List. Just go to http://www.Daniel-Fast.com
If you read Daniel 1 you will see that the Prophet consecrated himself unto the Lord and he and his companions ate only vegetables (which would have included fruit) and drank only water. That reference is why that during the Daniel Fast the only beverage is water.
It’s normal to feel a bit sluggish when you first start the Daniel Fast. That is a natural part of detoxing of the body. Drink plenty of water and eat lots of leafy green vegetables.
I hope this helps.
Denise Williams said,
May 17, 2009 at 6:19 am
Hello my name is Denise. I will have completed a 10 day fast (water and a little juice) I am not satisfied spiritually I woke up today and I feel lead to keep fasting but as Daniel did. I went first to the word of God then to the internet. I am so happy to have found your site. I am getting that the thing not to gorge yourself on the food we can eat, right? I was too busy last week and I did not get enough prayer and study in so in the next weeks I want to really get more spiritual about this. Thank you so much for your site. I will surely tell others.
Susan Gregory said,
May 19, 2009 at 8:59 am
Hi Denise,
Thank you for your post! God is so good and it seems you are listening to Him as you seek to draw closer to Him. He will not disappoint as the Word says that He will draw closer to us as we draw closer to Him. But we must make the choice. I was also reminded just this morning that studying “about God” is not the same as spending time “with God.” So I made a point to be quiet before the Lord, just spending time with Him, talking to Him and hearing from Him. He is so good and always faithful.
You are correct about not gorging on foods while fasting. While there is a large array of foods we can eat, we are still fasting and if we sense gluttony, food lust, or other “fleshly” emotions cropping up, we need to put our spirit in control of the flesh and walk into the victory!
Thanks again and be blessed on your fast.
Deb said,
August 29, 2009 at 1:54 pm
HI. I have done a couple of searches on the blogs and no hits came up for my two questions: veggie pastas, and Fat Flush supplements…am thinking they are ok as long as they both fall under “the guidelines”?? Also, are smoothies ok with something like NutriBiotic Vegan Vanilla Rice Protein and Blue Diamond Unsweeted Almond Milk?? Thanks so much – you have lots of patience for all the repeat questions.
Susan Gregory said,
September 1, 2009 at 7:21 am
Good morning Deb,
I am not familiar with all the products you mentioned in our question. But I can give one pointer and that is to check all prepared foods for added sweeteners. One that is commonly used these days is “cane juice,” which is sugar before it’s crystallized. I do know that you can find unsweetened soy-based protein powder to use in smoothies.
By the way, smoothies are allowed on the Daniel Fast since they are not really a beverage, but rather a liquid meal.
You can have whole grain pasta, but again be sure to read the label to check the ingredients to make sure there are no man-made chemicals or sweeteners added.
I hope the very best for you on your fast!
Nicole said,
October 27, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Hi Susan,
What a blessing your site is! I’m getting ready to start a Daniel Fast with my church and I’m super excited to see where God takes us. I was wondering what you think about sparkling water. The ingredient list just says carbonated water.
Thanks!
Susan Gregory said,
November 5, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Hi Nicole,
You blessed me with your kind words. Thank you!
Yes, natural sparkling water is fine.
Karen said,
November 5, 2009 at 12:47 pm
My pastor is allowing us to have potatoes as long as they are not fried. Is it ok to have ketchup with them? Ketchup has high fructose corn syrup
Susan Gregory said,
November 5, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Hi Karen,
Potatoes are fine on the Daniel Fast. But you will need to make your own ketchup from tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. You can add a few drops of vinegar to spice it up, also. By the way, yams and sweet potatoes are so much healthier than white potatoes. You might consider them instead.
I hope this helps!