The Daniel fast is a simple first step in fasting. It was for me and my family. A Daniel fast launched us on our health journey years ago. You can read more about my testimony and our exclusive Daniel fast program here.

Maybe you’ve been on a health journey a long time but haven’t fasted before. Perhaps you’ve done a 24-hour fast, but not a 21-day specialty fast like this. Three weeks may sound unattainable, but it is more than possible!

No matter where you are, this is a great place to be. The Daniel fast is relatively easy to implement and has tremendous benefits. They include, but are not limited to:

•    A focus shift from relying on food to relying on God.
•    Decrease in aches and pains from eating inflammatory foods.
•    Increased energy.
•    Greater self-control.
•    Weight loss.
•    Refreshed spirit.
•    Spiritual and emotional breakthroughs.

Those are great outcomes!

Amazing for health and well-being, fasting is good for the body, and good for the soul.

Discover the breakthrough you’ve been searching for and gain a more intimate relationship with God through the Daniel fast.

To be set up for success for these wonderful blessings, it’s always best to plan and prepare ahead.

Like with any fast, preparation is needed. But specifically, because the Daniel fast eliminates certain groups of food, a bit more prep is encouraged.
You’ll want to prepare your mind, your kitchen, and your heart!

What is a Daniel Fast?

The Daniel fast is based off two key verses in the book of Daniel, found in Daniel 10:

“In those days, I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks. I did not eat any tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three weeks were completed.” (Verses 2 & 3)

These verses are found in the context of Daniel receiving a message from the Lord. The verse before it tells the reader when Daniel received the message, and the following text gives the content of that message.

Sandwiched in between we see three main things:

1) The state of Daniel’s heart.
2) The sacrifice Daniel committed to and followed through on.
3) The span of time Daniel set aside (three weeks).

Daniel was a great, yet extremely humble man caught up in tremendously difficult circumstances who stayed faithful to and was used mightily by God.
Many followers of Christ who’ve desired a closer, more intimate relationship with the Lord, as well as to be used by Him, have followed Daniel’s example of heart and habits.

Thus, the Daniel fast’s popularity.

While there is not a great amount of detail in how Daniel’s fast looked, there’s enough information from these short verses to lay a foundation with many benefits.

The greatest of which is drawing closer to God.

What can we know about how Daniel fasted? The verses tell us he didn’t eat “tasty food,” meat, or wine. Meat and wine are the straight-forward. The elimination of “tasty food” is a bit more challenging. We can draw some conclusions, though.

How to Fast Like Daniel

The first is the elimination of sweets and treats. These are those foods that fit in the category of satisfying our tongue which don’t provide nutrients to our bodies.

This includes candy, ice cream, most chips, and any processed foods. 
The point of the Daniel fast is to focus on the purest, most basic foods that are natural and gifts from the Lord. 

Some natural foods are restricted because giving up these foods is necessary for the spiritual aspects of the Daniel fast. 

When we deprive our bodies of comfort and convenience, this discipline allows the Holy Spirit to do even greater work in us.

Since the restricted food list includes processed foods, this includes white bread products. Whole grains are heartily embraced. There are several whole grains included on the must-have Daniel fast grocery list below.

Vegetables and fruits are the core foods of the Daniel fast. When embarking on this 21-day journey, stock up on fruits and vegetables. These are definitely on the list of foods to add to a Daniel fast grocery list!

Lest we forget all important protein, two other food categories that are essential to a Daniel fast are nuts and legumes. These foods will help add satiety to Daniel fast meals and menu plans to keep you full longer.

While any fast requires sacrifice, the Daniel fast also aims to give the body nutrients which promote health!

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