THE DANIEL FAST: FOOD LIST & RECIPES
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Isaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
THE DANIEL FAST: FOOD LIST & RECIPES
Daniel 10:3-13 New International Version (NIV)
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I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips;(A) and I used no lotions at all until the
three weeks were over.
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On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank(B) of the great river,
the Tigris,(C) 5 I looked up(D) and there before me was a man dressed in linen,(E) with a belt of fine
gold(F) from Uphaz around his waist. 6 His body was like topaz,(G) his face like lightning,(H) his
eyes like flaming torches,(I) his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze,(J) and his
voice(K) like the sound of a multitude.
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I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it,(L) but
such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. 8 So I was left alone,(M) gazing
at this great vision; I had no strength left,(N) my face turned deathly pale(O) and I was helpless.(P)
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Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the
ground.(Q)
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A hand touched me(R) and set me trembling on my hands and knees.(S) 11 He said, “Daniel, you
who are highly esteemed,(T) consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand
up,(U) for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.
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Then he continued, “Do not be afraid,(V) Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to
gain understanding and to humble(W) yourself before your God, your words(X) were heard, and I
have come in response to them.(Y) 13 But the prince(Z) of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-
one days. Then Michael,(AA) one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained
there with the king of Persia.
Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netIsaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Daniel Fast Recipes
Vegetarian Chili
2 medium-sized green peppers, chopped
1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground red peppers
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
2 (14 ½ ounce) cans tomatoes (juice and all)
2 (14 ½ ounce) cans pinto beans (juice and all)
2 (14 ½ ounce) cans black beans (juice and all)
1 4 oz. can mild green chilies
1 6 oz. can of tomato paste
Chop and sauté in oil the peppers and onions. Add the sliced squashes, chili powder, salt, ground
red peppers, and corn. When all the vegetables are soft but still firm, add the tomatoes, all the
beans, the green chilies, and the tomato paste. Stir until just blended.
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally to
prevent sticking.
Yield: 6 generous servings
I featured this recipe in my book titled Out of the Rat Race published in 1994 by Servant Publications.
The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 27
Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netIsaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Lentil Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups)
⅔ cup pearl barley
11 cups vegetable broth (can substitute water)
4-6 fresh thyme sprigs
Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the
garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the
tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break
down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and pearl barley, mix to coat. Add
the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over
low heat until the lentils and barley are tender, about 40 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Six Servings
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Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netIsaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Greek Vegetable Stew
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1 pound green string beans, broken in half
1 package frozen or fresh spinach
4 cups water
6 zucchini, chunked
4 yellow squash, chunked
2 cups celery leaves
4 tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
8 slices lemon
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons fresh basil
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lightly brown onions in a hot dry skillet in 2 Tablespoons oil. Add oregano & garlic. Cook 1
minute. Add 4 cups water and tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cook
covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a lemon slice in each bowl.
Eight servings.
Recipe from: A Taste of Tradition, the Friends of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale, PA The Daniel
Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 29
Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netIsaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Hearty Layered Salad
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings
1 green pepper, diced
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Dressing:
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup silken tofu
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
In a large glass bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a blender, combine the dressing
ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with the salad.
Serves six
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Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netIsaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Curried Stuffed Peppers
Serves 4
Colorful and savory, this gluten-free, dairy-free dish brings an impressive presentation as well as
healthful nutrients to the table. Served atop millet, it's a delicious change from the standard rice
accompaniment, and an occasional sweet surprise of currant gives perfect balance to the saltiness
of turkey sausage. Works wonderfully with vegetarian sausage too.
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers (any color), tops removed, peppers cored and seeded
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound ground turkey or mild or spicy turkey sausage, casings removed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup plain rice, soy, or almond milk
1 tablespoon mild curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups cooked millet or quinoa, hot
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peppers and cook for 3 minutes. Drain peppers and run
under cold water until completely cool; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
Add turkey or turkey sausage and garlic and cook, breaking up turkey with a wooden spoon,
until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, cilantro, currants and lemon juice. Cover
and simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat &
set aside.
Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netIsaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Arrange peppers in a shallow baking dish, hollow-side up, so that they are touching. Using a
slotted spoon, divide turkey mixture between peppers, using all of the stuffing and reserving
liquid remaining in skillet. Bring reserved liquid in skillet to a boil over medium high heat.
Reduce heat to low, then whisk in rice, soy, or almond milk, curry powder, salt and pepper.
Simmer, whisking constantly, until curry powder has completely dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Spoon sauce evenly over each stuffed pepper. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to
30 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
To serve, divide millet or quinoa evenly among 4 plates and arrange peppers on top. Spoon any
liquid remaining in the baking dish on top of the peppers and serve, garnished with lemon
wedges, if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 19oz/536g-wt.): 440 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 2g saturated fat,
45mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 67g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 19g
protein
Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netIsaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to
undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
Snacks
Fruits (fresh and dried – most dried have added sugar) & nuts
Hummus
Almond butter on slices of apples
Plantain chips and hummus (Trader Joe’s – Plantain ships $1.69, Hummus $2.00 - $4.00)
Smoothies (without sugar)
Sliced apples or peaches in Almond or Coconut milk
Be creative and have fun!
Friendship Baptist Church, 80 West Dayton Street, Pasadena, CA 91105
Rev. Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor
626.793.1062 Fax: 626.793.5043
Website: www.pfbchurch.net Email: fbc@pfbchurch.netThe Daniel Fast Diet
Daniel Fast and Daniel's Diet
You can do the Daniel Fast for spiritual breakthrough!
In 1997, when I was preaching in a church in Kentucky about our ministry in Africa, I learned about
The Daniel Fast. Share it with your friends! DanielDietFast.com
Our goal to help you better understand and apply the Daniel Fast. God will use Daniel's Diet to
help you experience spiritual breakthrough, healing and more of God's power in prayer.
You will find Rev. Towns' version of Daniel's Fast very helpful to you for physical and spiritual
breakthrough. Some practical advantages to fasting like Daniel include: re-evaluating your life,
identifying with those who are poor, losing weight, worshipping God, breaking bad habits, growing
closer to God, family and friends, learning self-control, purifying your body and soul, and repenting of
sin.
The Christian's body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Co 6:19 "Or do you not know that your
body is a temple of the Holy Spirit in you, whom you have of God? And you are not your own."
Therefore, we must take good care of our bodies. Many common diseases are easily prevented
with good nutrition and exercise.
Caution!
The Daniel Fast Diet, like any other fast, can create problems for people with medical conditions,
pregnant, nursing and/or taking medicine. Consult your doctors and/or pharmacist before
starting any fast. Ask them about instructions for your medication while fasting.
Seven tips for observing a Daniel Fast or Daniel's Diet
1. Be specific
Daniel was very clear in his objection to the Babylonian diet. He defined his objection immediately.
Daniel 1:8
The king’s food was likely not kosher, against Jewish dietary laws.
a. Daniel and his friends had vowed against wine.
b. The king’s food could have been offered up to idols or demons.
Write out and sign a commitment that outlines
1.Why you are fasting.
2.How long you are fasting.
3.From what you are fasting.
2. Daniel fasted as a spiritual commitment
The Daniel Fast involves a spiritual commitment to God. "Daniel proposed in his heart that he would
not defile himself." Daniel 1:8
Ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance!
3. Daniel reflected inner desire by external discipline
Most people desire better health, but don't discipline themselves to say no to junk food, and other
unhealthy foods. Our physical health is more than answered prayer. Our physical health is normally
linked to many of these factors:
a. Your food choices.b. The level of your spiritual commitment, as reflected in constant prayer during the diet of
Daniel and his friends.
c. Your time commitment. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. For example, if
you determine to fast ten days, don't stop on day nine.
d. Your testimony commitment. Your fast is a statement of faith in God. You want God to heal
your body. Faith is foundational to the Daniel Fast.
4. James prayed to see the role of sin in your relative health or
sickness
Read James 5:13-20 KJV
James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any
sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him
with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall
raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your faults one
to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a
righteous man availeth much.
Observations:
Our actions and attitudes are vital. James said, "are there any among you suffering? Let him
pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms." James 5:13
The sick person must call for the elders. James 5:14
Sin is something related to the cause of sickness. James 5:15
Lack of health or healing may be the result of spiritual rebellion. James 5:15
Lack of health or healing may be due to sin of wrong consumption, i.e. poor diet, drugs,
pornography. James 5:15
Repentance is linked to health. James 5:16
Prayer alone may not gain healing, faith in God is the major factor. James 5:15, 17-20
John Piper says in A Hunger for God, "Fasting is God’s testing ground-and healing ground."
5. Daniel fasted as a statement of faith to others
Daniel made a statement of faith when he asked to eat only vegetables to eat and water to drink.
Then Daniel asked the overseer to compare the appearance of the 4 sons of Israel with the other
people who ate the king’s food.
6. Learn the effects of the food you eat
What makes some food good for us? What makes other food bad for our bodies? What are the
negative effects of foods do to our bodies? If we answer these questions, there would certainly be
some foods we would never want to eat again.
7. Daniel yielded all results to God
Daniel said, “as you see fit, deal with your servants.” Daniel 1:13 We can't know if Daniel or his
friends ever again ate King Nebuchadnezzar’s questionable food. In Daniel 10 we find a different 21
day Daniel Fast. It seems to imply that Daniel ate meat and drank wine again. We don't know if they
were from King Belshazzar's table.
Daniel 10:2-3 In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. (3) I ate no pleasant bread,
neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks
were fulfilled.
As Elmer Towns says,"Fasting for an answer is similar to prayer. Sometimes you can pray once in an act of faith, and God
hears and answers. On other occasions you must continuously ask in faith before an answer will
come. We need to pray often and fast continually to build up our faith and our spiritual character."
A Year 2011 application of Daniel's Fast or Diet
This Daniel Fast is not exactly the same as Daniel's original Fast or Diet.
This Daniel Fast will lead to spiritual insight. “As for these four boys, God gave them
knowledge and skill.” (Daniel 1:17)
This Daniel Fast is longer than one day. These young men fasted for at least ten days.
(Daniel 1:12, 15)
This Daniel Fast is a partial fast. Daniel and his friends ate only vegetables and drank only
water. (Daniel 1:12) We will allow more to eat than they did for various reasons.
This application of a Daniel Fast requires abstinence from party or junk foods.
Have a great Daniel Fast! Be careful as you break your fast. You don't want to shock your
system with too much fat or sweets after going without! You might get a stomachache
or headache.
Food guidelines for observing your 2010 Daniel Fast or Diet
You have freedom in this Daniel Fast to modify it according to your personal physical and spiritual
needs. You can modify these instructions as you feel led by the Lord. If you feel that it would be
more productive for you spiritually or physically to avoid certain foods or spices, that would be great.
If you feel led by the Lord to eat only vegetables and drink only water, then do so!
1. The main thing is to decide ahead of time how you are going to apply the Daniel Fast.
Then stick to your commitment for the length of time you have decided to fast. Some people
feel that it is good to make a permanent lifestyle change to the Daniel Fast. Daniel didn't do
his "fast" for a limited amount of time. It was his lifestyle. Daniel asked for permission to
avoid the kings delicacies over a ten day period. Then, if he was still healthy looking, he could
continue his "diet."
2. Daniel's reason for his "diet" are given in Daniel 1:8 The Message Bible
"But Daniel determined that he would not defile himself by eating the king's food or drinking
his wine, so he asked the head of the palace staff to exempt him from the royal diet."
Daniel Diet Foods to Eat
Daniel seemed to eat only things planted for harvest and drank only water. You may want to keep it
simple and eat only vegetables and drink only water. If in doubt about a certain kind of food, read
the guidelines to clarify the instructions for Daniel's Fast! Send us your ideas of additional
instructions, foods to eat, recipes, and menus to add to this page.
Whole Grains: brown rice, oats, rolled oats, oatmeal, barley, corn, popcorn, wheat
Legumes: dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, green beans,
green peas, peanuts, etc. Grain legumes include beans, lentils, lupins, peas and peanuts
(includes natural peanut butter). Fruits: apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, berries, blackberries, blueberries,
boysenberries, breadfruit, cantaloupe, cherries, coconuts, cranberries, dates, figs, grapefruit,
grapes, grenadine, guava, honeydew melons, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, melons,
mulberries, nectarines, olives, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes,
raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon, etc.
Vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots,
cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks,
lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, any peppers, any potatoes,
radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes,
turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, etc.
Seeds: all nuts, natural peanut butter, natural almond butter, sprouts, ground flax, all
whole grain products, etc.
Liquids: spring water, distilled water, filtered water, 100% all natural fruit or vegetable
juices
Daniel Diet Foods to Avoid
This is a proposed Daniel Fast Food List to Avoid
We encourage you to decide what you will have on your personal Daniel Fast food lists. Remember
that your food lists of foods to eat or avoid do not need to be the exactly the same as someone else's
food list. If you are a pastor or leader of a group that is doing a corporate Daniel Fast, please
encourage those with physical limitations to modify your group's Daniel Diet food list according to
their personal limitations. We encourage you to have a loving and Christian attitude toward those
who have a Daniel Diet food list that seems too easy to you.
Basically, you want to avoid the King's food. By application, that means that we are avoiding all
those things that the Jews couldn't eat. We're also avoiding foods that only royalty in ancient days
could afford. It wasn't until recent history that most Americans could afford to eat meat or poultry. In
most of the world today, very few people can afford to eat any kind of meat or processed foods, like
the following items to avoid.
Meat, because Daniel didn't want to take the chance of eating non-kosher food and/or meat
that was offered to idols.
white flour and all products using it
white rice, white bread, hominy and pasta
fried foods
foods or drinks with caffeine
carbonated beverages, including diet sodas
Wine, beer or any other alcoholic drinks
foods containing preservatives or additives
refined sugar (see some substitutes)
high fructose corn syrup
chemical sugar substitutes
margarine, shortening, animal fat, high fat productsThe Daniel Fast Food List 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. Look at the list of ingredients on the label. The contents should be free of all sweeteners and free of all chemicals. 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 food 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!
Daniel Fast Sample Menus Following are some ideas for menus that you can use during your Fast: Breakfast Sliced fruit Hot whole-grain cereal with raisins and nuts Juice Lunch Hearty Layered Salad Greek Vegetable Stew Dinner Vegetarian Chili Green Salad with dressing Lentil Soup Green Salad with dressing Snacks Sliced vegetables with hummus Sliced vegetables with white bean dip Raw almonds or other nuts Sliced fruit
Vegetarian Chili 2 medium-sized green peppers, chopped 1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped 1 zucchini, sliced 1 yellow squash, sliced 2 tablespoons salad oil 2 tablespoons chili powder ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground red peppers 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans tomatoes (juice and all) 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans pinto beans (juice and all) 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans black beans (juice and all) 1 4 oz. can mild green chilies 1 6 oz. can of tomato paste Chop and sauté in oil the peppers and onions. Add the sliced squashes, chili powder, salt, ground red peppers, and corn. When all the vegetables are soft but still firm, add the tomatoes, all the beans, the green chilies, and the tomato paste. Stir until just blended. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Yield: 6 generous servings I featured this recipe in my book titled Out of the Rat Race published in 1994 by Servant Publications. The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 27
Lentil Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 pound lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups) ⅔ cup pearl barley 11 cups vegetable broth (can substitute water) 4-6 fresh thyme sprigs Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and pearl barley, mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils and barley are tender, about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Six Servings The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 28
Greek Vegetable Stew 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, chopped 1 pound green string beans, broken in half 1 package frozen or fresh spinach 4 cups water 6 zucchini, chunked 4 yellow squash, chunked 2 cups celery leaves 4 tomatoes, quartered 1 teaspoon salt 8 slices lemon 1 tablespoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons fresh basil 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 tablespoons lemon juice Lightly brown onions in a hot dry skillet in 2 Tablespoons oil. Add oregano & garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add 4 cups water and tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cook covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a lemon slice in each bowl. Eight servings. Recipe from: A Taste of Tradition, the Friends of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale, PA The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 29
Hearty Layered Salad 6 cups mixed salad greens 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings 1 green pepper, diced ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted Dressing: 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced 1 cup silken tofu 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper In a large glass bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with the salad. Serves six The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 30
Salad Dressings Many salad dressings call for sugar or honey. I have chosen to exclude those in this Journal, however many people on the Daniel Fast include honey in their list of acceptable foods. It’s up to you! More salad dressing recipes are available on The Daniel Fast weblog. Lemon Olive Oil Dressing ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (1 large or 1½ small lemons) ¾ cup olive oil (or sometimes I mix canola and olive) 1-2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce 2 large cloves garlic, crushed Fresh ground black pepper to taste Shake all ingredients in a bottle. Toss with fresh salad greens. Store leftover dressing in refrigerator. Tofu Mayonnaise 4 ounces tofu ⅓ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Salt and pepper -- to taste Puree the tofu with ¼ cup of water, oil, lemon juice and mustard until smooth. Add grated lemon rind and season with salt and pepper. You can add 4-6 garlic cloves, mashed with ½ teaspoon salt, to the mixture to make garlic mayonnaise. You can experiment with using less oil, or more tofu, according to your taste. You can also add finely chopped white onion or scallion to zip it up. Serving Size: Just under 1 cup of finished mayo The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 31
White Bean Dip This is a great dip for vegetables. It’s a lot like hummus. You can also substitute the mint and thyme with chopped rosemary for a totally different flavor. Consider adding lemon zest. Use the beans, garlic and oil as a base, and then experiment. 1 (14 ounces) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 clove garlic 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves 6 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stem Coarse salt and black pepper Mix all ingredients in food processor. Serve with sliced vegetables including carrots, celery, cucumbers, and red and green peppers Makes about 2 cups The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 32
Prayers, Meditation, and Study Tools You will want to gather some study helps so that you are prepared for our fast. Here are a few ideas that may trigger some ideas. 1. Read the Book of Daniel. It’s full of devotion for the Lord, prophesy for the future, and life lessons for today. 2. Faith Study. Use a concordance and look up scriptures that include the word “faith.” Choose a verse or passage and meditate on it, allowing the Holy Spirit to teach you. Then spend a few minutes writing in your Journal. 3. Conduct a Google search using this phrase: Andrew Murray public domain then select one of the books to use as a study. A great work is Absolute Surrender which would serve as a powerful study for your fasting experience. Andrew Murray is one of the great teachers of God’s Word. 4. Each day, write a short note to a friend, family member or whoever the Lord brings to your mind. This doesn’t have to be a long note, but just a few words of friendship and appreciation. 5. Do an in-depth study on forgiveness and work through some of the wounds that may still cause pain in your life. Use this fasting period to purify your heart of bitterness, pain, anger, and resentment that you may have. Pastor and Bible teacher R.T. Kendall has two excellent books on Total Forgiveness. One centers on forgiving others and the second book is on forgiving yourself. 6. Go to the Daniel Fast website where more devotional ideas are posted. Jesus gives us salvation . . . but He wants us to move on to transformation! This Daniel Fast can be a transforming time for you! The Lord rewards those who diligently seek Him! Give your attention and time to the Lord and He will reward you! The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 33
How to Use the Daniel Fast Personal Journal The purpose of this Daniel Fast Journal is to provide a tool for you to use during your fast. My hope is that you will experience great spiritual growth and development . . . and answers to your prayers. But most of all I hope you draw closer to God than you ever have before and that you experience His presence. The Lord longs for His people to develop deep, intimate relationships with Him. A fast is a biblically supported and God ordained way to come into communion with the Lord. The first many pages of this document are to introduce you to the Daniel Fast. I hope you find the information useful and handy as you prepare for these days of spiritual discipline. This information is not exhaustive and you will find many other resources at the Daniel Fast site and the Daniel Fast Blog. The last pages of this document are the actual Daniel Fast Journal. You might find it most helpful to keep the pages in a 3-ring binder or a file folder. You will want to keep them together and easily accessible for your daily quiet time. Take a look at one of the pages and you will see that you can use it to log several details of your fast including the fast day, the date, your food intake for every meal, and snack times, and your weight if you want to track that. You can also “check off” the number of glasses of water you drink. The most important part of each page is the place for personal thoughts and reflections. This is where you can record your experience, note prayers or answered prayer, document revelations that the Lord gives you and even your emotions as you walk through the fast days. If you don’t already have a daily quiet time, I hope using this Journal will serve as a catalyst to developing a new habit in your spiritual walk. My daily quiet time has revolutionized my walk with the Lord. The supernatural power of God will meet you, if you give Him the time and place in your life! I encourage you to save your Personal Journal pages so that you can look back at them in the future, perhaps the next time you fast or when you realize God has manifested one of your prayer requests. The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 34
Be blessed on your fast. I hope the very best for you! I communicate with thousands of men and women from around the world. They send me powerful testimonies of the great benefits and blessings they have received during their time of prayer and fasting. I too have had amazing experiences when I humble myself and dedicate a period of time to the Lord with prayer and fasting, My prayer for you is that you too will experience the amazing love of God and His powerful grace as you too set yourself apart for this wonderful spiritual experience. The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 35
Other Resources You might want to study more about fasting by reading some of the resources that are available or watching some of the television broadcasts that will focus on the January Fasting Movement. You can also find updated links and resources on The Daniel Fast Blog. The Daniel Fast website: http://Daniel-Fast.com The Daniel Fast Blog: http://DanielFast.WordPress.com Jentezen Franklin Ministries: www.JentezenFranklin.org The Fasting Movement: www.TheFastingMovement.com Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Daniel Fast 2007 Susan Gregory After the Fast . . . Thank the Lord for the lessons you learned on the fast, for answers to prayers, for spiritual experiences and for other benefits of your time of prayer and fasting by writing it down. Think about the new healthy habits you’ve formed and how you will continue them in your daily life. Please go to website and download your FREE E-book with more information including journal and Meal Planner: The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory
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