Daniel Fast – Diet Guidelines
Medical Disclaimer: If you are under the care of a physician, consult your physician before participating in the Daniel Fast. Follow all medical instructions prescribed by your physician.
| Type of Food | Allowed Options |
|---|---|
| Beverages |
Water (purified, spring, or distilled) Coconut water 100% pure juices: apple, cherry, grapefruit, grape, lemon, orange, peach, pineapple Fresh-pressed or blended vegetable juices |
| Vegetables | Artichoke, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, ginger, green peas, herbs, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsnips, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rhubarb, shallots, spinach, string beans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turmeric (root), turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini |
| Legumes (Beans) |
Black beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, split peas (Dried or cooked in water) |
| Whole Grains |
Amaranth, barley, brown rice, couscous, millet, oats, quinoa, wheat pasta, whole grain breads (Cooked in water) |
| Fruits |
Apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, coconut, cranberries, dates, figs, grapefruit, grapes, honeydew, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapple, plums, prunes, raspberries, tangerines, watermelon (Fresh, cooked, or dried with no added sugar) |
| Nuts |
Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts (Raw or dry-roasted, no salt added) |
| Seeds | Flax, pumpkin, sesame, squash, sunflower |
General Guidelines
- Only fruits and vegetables (beans included)
- Only natural sweeteners
- No preservatives or additives (read labels carefully)
- No deep-fried foods (stir-fried with olive oil or air-fried acceptable)
- No dairy products