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Yes! You are allowed to eat french fries on a Daniel fast. You can also eat steamed veggies or soup, salads, oil, and vinegar.
The Daniel Fast is a partial fast performed by the Christian community in order to get closer to God. This fast is kept for three weeks during which one is not supposed to have meat, or dairy products in their diet and also has to avoid alcohol
Foods you can eat on a Daniel fast:
The food list is as below:
- Beans
- Vegetables
- Nuts
- Whole grains
- Fruits
- Oil
- Water
Foods you cannot eat on a Daniel fast:
- Meat
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Purified grains
- Canned food
- Saturated fats
- Caffeinated products
- Alcoholic beverages
A Daniel fast is not for weight loss. While fasting in result may reduce weight. It is very spiritual for the soul and detoxifies physically.
The history behind the Daniel fast is that “the prophet Daniel fasted for 40 days and 40 nights, only relying on vegetables and water”
FAQ’s
Is yeast allowed in Daniel fast?
In the holy book Bible, yeast represents sin. In Daniel’s fast we don’t eat yeast.
Can I eat bread?
Yes! You can eat bread under the condition that the bread must be of whole grains or wheat which must be without sugar and yeast.
Can we take protein powder on a Daniel fast?
Yes! You can take protein powder if all the ingredients are as according to the Daniel fast limitations.
Is fish allowed on the fast?
No! Fish is not allowed as it is animal or seafood that is prohibited on Daniel fast. You can just take it for medical reasons.
Is honey or Agave nectar allowed on Daniel fast?
None of the sugars are allowed in Daniel fast.