Tasty Tuesday: 50 day FAST

"In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.  I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled." Daniel 10: 2, 3

The Daniel fast is always first spiritual because Daniel chose this diet for spiritual purposes.  He did not want to defile his body, which he had consecrated for the Lord.  The scripture clearly states, Daniel gained superior health and wisdom as a result of this diet/fast.

One of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat.  The Daniel Fast is limited to vegetables (includes fruits) and water.  I start this fast on January 24 and it ends on March 14.  On February 14 to March 14 I will be implementing a modified diet adding back grilled meat and protein to my diet.

Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast:
All Fruits: These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned.  Fruit include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, 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, and 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, rutabages, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, and 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, and sesame.  Also nut butters including peanut butter.

All legumes:  These can be canned or dried.  Legumes included but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, and 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, 100% all natural fruit or vegetable juice.

Foods to avoid: All meat and animal products, dairy products, sweetners, leavened bread, all refined and processed food products, all deep fried foods, solid fasts, and carbonated beverages.

Join me as I partake on this 50 day fast and watch mountains move in my life.  I will post a different recipe I've tried each week for the duration of the fast.

Keep the Faith!

Until next time,
~E