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Daniel Fast Daniel 1:1-21
Daniel Fast Daniel 1:1-21
Daniel 1:1-21 New International Version (NIV)
Daniel’s Training in Babylon
1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia[a] and put in the treasure house of his god.
3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians.[b] 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service.
6 Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 7 The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.”
11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.
15 At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. 16 So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead.
17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them into his service, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
What to Expect during the Fast:
When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity and exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus' example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship. Pray as often as you can throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God's face.
When you fast: Expect to get to know God better. As you demonstrate sincerity to God, you can expect the hand of God to move to answer your prayers. Expect your prayers to go to a higher level. How to succeed in fasting: Fast with friends. Matthew 18:19 Fast with a purpose (Make you a list of what you want God to bless you with). Set a start date and end date. Be determine that you will follow through on the fast. Stay away from negative people while you are fasting! Spend time with God. **Pray 3 time daily while you are fasting!
Fasting does not work if you do not pray!
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast…
All fruits:
These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned (watch for added sugar).
Apples, Guava
Apricots, Honeydew melons
Avocados, Kiwi
Bananas, Lemons
Berries, Limes
Blackberries, Mangoes
Blueberries, Melons
Boysenberries, Mulberry
Breadfruit, Nectarines
Cantaloupe, Oats
Cherries, Olives
Coconuts, Oranges
Cranberries, Papayas
Dates, Peaches
Figs, Pears
Grapefruit, Pineapples
Grapes, Plums
Grenadine Prunes
Raspberries, Raisins
Strawberries, Tangelos
Tangerines, Watermelon
Vegetables:
These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned (watch salt content).
Artichokes, Onions
Asparagus, Parsley
Beets, Peppers
Broccoli, Potatoes
Brussels sprouts, Radishes
Cabbage, Rutabagas
Carrots, Scallions
Cauliflower, Spinach
Celery, Sprouts
Chili peppers, Squashes
Collard greens, Sweet potatoes
Corn, Tomatoes
Cucumbers, Turnips
Eggplant, Watercress
Garlic, Yams
Ginger root, Zucchini
Kale, Mushrooms
Leeks, Mustard greens
Lettuce, Okra
Legumes:
Dried beans, Green beans
Black beans, Green peas
Cannellini, Kidney beans
Pinto beans, Peanuts
Split peas, Beans
Lentils, Lentils
Black eyed peas, Lupines
White Peas
Seeds:
All nuts (raw, unsalted) Sunflower
Sprouts, Sesame
Ground flax, Almonds
Cashews, Natural Almond,
Walnuts
Whole Grains:
Whole wheat Barley
Brown rice, Grits (no butter) Whole wheat pasta
Quinoa Whole wheat tortillas
Oats Plain, Rice cakes
Rolled Oats, Popcorn (homemade)
Plain Oatmeal- not instant
Liquids:
Water (spring, distilled, filtered)
Unsweetened Soy Milk
Herbal (caffeine free) Tea
100% Fruit/Vegetable Juice (no added sugar)
Other:
Tofu
Soy products
Herbs
Small amounts of Honey
Small amounts of Sea Salt
Small amounts of Ezekiel Bread
Small amounts of Olive Oil
Spices (read the label to be sure there are no preservatives)
Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast…
All animal products including all meat, poultry, fish…
White rice
White bread
All deep fried foods
Caffeine
Coffee (including decaf b/c contains small amount of caffeine)
Carbonated beverages
Energy drinks
Foods containing preservatives, additives
Refined foods
Processed foods
Food additives
Refined sugar
Sugar substitutes
Raw sugar
Syrups
Molasses
Cane juice
White flour
Margarine
Shortening
High fat products
Butter
All leavened breads
Baked goods
All dairy
Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Cream
Eggs
Alcohol
Mayonnaise
Daniel's Food Questions
What about prepared foods?
Read the labels of all prepared foods. Remember the Daniel Fast is sugar-free and chemical-free. So, if you use any canned fruits, vegetables, packaged foods, or prepared sauces you must read the label to be aware about just what is in there.
What about pasta?
Make sure the label says whole grain pasta with no additives (watch for sugar). Whole grain pasta offers 7 grams of protein per serving (3/4 cup of dried pasta).
I know it says raw, unsalted nuts, but what about roasted nuts?
The goal would be to stick to raw, unsalted nuts. But these are harder to find so in a pinch just make sure you get plain roasted, unsalted nuts with no preservatives.
How do I get enough protein in my diet while on the fast?
The following are protein-rich foods that are allowed on the Daniel Fast… almonds, sunflower seeds, lentils, quinoa, brown rice, split peas, whole grains, and tofu.
What kind of peanut butter is allowed?
A natural peanut butter with no additives…watch for sugars including molasses. Smucker’s creamy natural peanut butter has nothing but peanuts in it.
How can I identify whole grain foods?
Another way to identify whole grains in the foods you eat is to look in the nutritional facts information and check if the food item contains dietary fiber.
If it contains a significant amount, it most likely contains whole grains. "Wheat flour" is not a whole grain and therefore does not indicate a whole grain product.
What about salad dressing?
Olive oil and lemon or lime are an option or you can have the Italian Dressing check the label for sugars.
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Do I need to eat organic foods while on the fast?
No, but it is suggested because organic foods are produced without the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin and without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides.
How much can I eat?
As long as they are the appropriate foods, we are recommending eating until satisfied with no limits.
What about popcorn?
Corn is listed in the vegetables to eat list. Yes you can eat popcorn. No butter. No salt, but you can use Sea Salt. You can have vegan butter.
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Daniel Fast Recipes
Veggie Chili
4 cans of kidney beans 3 cans of stewed tomatoes 1 pack of Mild Chili Seasoning Mix Veggie Ground (Found in Health Section at Kroger’s)
Veggie Spaghetti
Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers and Mushroom Veggie Ground Organic Spaghetti Sauce Whole Grain Spaghetti
Cook veggies first add veggie ground cook 3 more minutes, then add Spaghetti Sauce. In separate pan cook the Whole Grain Spaghetti Noodles.
Veggie Lo Mein
Broccoli, Onion, Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Carrots, Mushroom Unsalted Soy Sauce or Low Salted Soy Sauce Whole Grain Spaghetti Noodles
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil. In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain well.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add Broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers and carrot. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes..
Stir in egg noodles and soy sauce, and gently toss to combine.
Cabbage
Cabbage, vegetable oil, Ham Goya and water
Cut cabbage up in small pieces. Put a ½ cup of water in pan with 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 packages of Ham Goya. Cook the Dark Green leaves, first for about 5 minutes, then add the lighter green cabbage. Put the top on the pot. Cut the stove down very low and let the cabbage steam until they are done.
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Brown Rice w/vegetable or Stir Frye Vegetable
Brown Rice, Broccoli Spears, Carrots, Corn Stir Fry Sauce
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Sweet Potatoes
Vegetable Oil, Cinnamon
Wash the potatoes, put oil in pan. Bake the potatoes until done. When done add Earth Balance Butter (Vegetarian Butter) and Cinnamon.
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Veggie Burger in Gravy
Veggie Burger (Morning Star-Grillers Prime) Onion, Red & Green Bell Pepper Brown Gravy Vegetable Oil
Put oil in pan and cut the stove down low. Then cut up the onion put in pan and let them cook, then cut up red bell pepper and put in pan, then cut up green bell and let cook. Then put the top on pan and let cook for 5 minutes. Then add the brown gravy. Let cook for 5 minutes. Now put the veggie burger in microwave about 2 minutes, then put the veggie burgers in gravy at let cook for 10 minutes. Then Serve
Salads Recipes
Regular Salad
Romaine Blend (Romaine Lettuce), Broccoli, Cucumber, Spinach, Red Bell Pepper and Tomatoes Italian Dressing
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Carrot Salad
Grated Carrots
Raisins
Pineapple (Fresh)
Vegenaise
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English Pea Salad
Fresh cooked English peas
½ of red onion
½ of red Bell Pepper
1 cup of brown rice (cooked)
½ stalk of celery
Italian Dressing Mix Salad and put in refigerator
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Broccoli Salad
10 spears of raw Broccoli
Raisin
Cherry tomatoes
(slice) Red Onion
Red Bell Pepper
Vegenaise
Example of The Daniel Fast Breakfast
Breakfast
Oatmeal w/walnuts, pecans and raisins and a little of cinnamon Silk Almond Milk
Banana or any fruit \
Hot Cinnamon Tea or 100% Fruit Juice
Breakfast
1 Bowl of Cheerios (Whole Grain)
Silk Almond Milk
Strawberries or any fruit
Hot Cinnamon Tea or 100% Fruit Juice
Breakfast
Scramble Tofu
Baked Potato Wedges
1 Bowl of Ambrosia
Hot Cinnamon Tea or 100% Fruit Juice
Breakfast
Total Cereal w/raisins – Whole Grain (Check the Sugar)
Silk Almond Milk
Watermelon, Cantaloupe and Honey Dew Melon
Hot Cinnamon Tea or 100% Fruit Juice
Example of The Daniel Fast Lunch
Lunch
Salad
Veggie Spaghetti Cabbage
Water or 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Cucumber, Tomato)
Italian Dressing
Veggie Lo Mein
Baked Potato w/(steamed onions, green & red bell peppers, mushroom cooked in homemade Worcestershire sauce)
Water or 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Carrot Salad
Vegetable Soup Baked Potato Wedges
Water or 100% Fruit Juice
Lunch
Green Beans Salad
Veggie Chili
Water or 100% Fruit Juice
Example of The Daniel Fast Dinner
Dinner
Collard
Sweet Potato
Brown Rice/w Vegetables
Squash
Flat Corn Bread (Corn Meal and Water)
Water or 100% Fruit Juice
Dinner
Vegetable Stir Fry on Brown Rice
Sweet Potato Souffle’
Cabbage
Okra
Flat Corn Bread Water or 100% Fruit Juice
Dinner
Green Beans
Corn on The Cob
Okra
Sweet Potato Wedges
Brown Rice w/vegetable
Veggie Burger cooked in veggie gravy, onion, green & red peppers
Flat Corn Bread
Banana Split Water or 100% Fruit Juice