Daniel Fast Juicing is a great way to take in a variety of Daniel Fast friendly foods that will nourish your body. Although water is the main beverage while on the Daniel Fast, you can have freshly extracted fruit and/or vegetable juice in place of a meal or as a meal supplement.
One idea to kick off your Daniel Fast is to do a three-day juice fast. You might also choose to do a one-day juice fast each of the three weeks of the Daniel Fast. Or, you may decide to do an extended juice fast at a time completely separate from a Daniel Fast (such as the time my husband and I did a juice fast together. To view our video journey, click here). For more information on juicing, visit Juicing Basics.
*If you’d like to learn more about juicing and which kind of juicer to use, go to Juicing Basics.
I soak my almonds , rice , sunflower seeds, beans and lentils. Then I peel the almonds . Rub seeds with olive oil and bake for 30 min. I read it helps to digest these better .
Yes, I have also read that soaking nuts helps with digestion. Thanks for sharing these tips.
If something has juice concentrate in that’s organic can I have it?
Hi! What is the product? What are the ingredients? That’s a quick way to tell if something is Daniel Fast friendly.
is yogurt allowed in Daniel?
Hi! Great question. Dairy products aren’t part of the Daniel Fast. However, if you can find non-dairy yogurt that’s unsweetened, it might be OK.
Thank you Kristen
SHALOM:)
What kind of juice fast is good for me?
Hi, Vernessa! That’s a great question. You can do a juice fast for as many (or as few) days as you like. I recommend doing a fast that includes a variety of fruits AND vegetables. See my Daniel Fast Juice Recipes page for ideas.
Hello
Is carbonated mineral water allowed on the Daniel fast? Thanks 😊
Yes. 🙂
Thank you and God Bless you for what you do!
Can I. Drink iced tea ?
Hi! Good question. Since caffeine isn’t part of the fast, it wouldn’t be allowed.
Oat milk and apple juice allowed?
Yes, if they’re unsweetened. Good question!
I like to make oatmeal and chi seeds with oat milk,
That sounds yummy!
hey, wondering is Caffeine free herbal tea is acceptable?
ingredients are: Hibiscus, rosehips, roasted chicory, orange peel, blackberry leaves, natural flavors of black raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, red raspberries, cranberries and cherries with other natural flavors and citric acid
Hi, Anna! Some people do choose to drink herbal tea on the fast since caffeine is restricted. For more information on this question, see #2 under “Beverages” on my FAQs page.
Can you drink bolthouse farms c boost on the Daniel fast and can u eat fried plantains on Daniel fast?
Yes, on the C Boost (I checked ingredients). You can sauté plantains in oil; however, deep-fried foods should be avoided on the Daniel Fast.
can we use milk alternatives in the daniel fast? like oat milk or almond milk, for example
Yes, unsweetened.
Hi Kristen,
Your linked page, “Juicing Basics,” is giving a 404 error. Do you know how I might be able to access it?
Thank you for letting me know. I’ve corrected it. Here’s the Juicing Basics page.
I have stage 3 copd. I dont have alot of energy. How can i have this diet without all the cooking?
Hi, Sally! The best way to succeed with the food portion of the fast is to prepare. I published a blog post that might help and give you ideas: “How to Prepare for the Daniel Fast.” One of the most efficient ways to prepare is to have a meal plan. For example, if you match a batch of brown rice on Monday, you can plan meals for the next few days that contain brown rice. My book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, provides three weeks of meal plans plus grocery shopping lists. That might help you.
Is it okay if I eat the dole pineapple tidbits. They come with the pineapple juice
Yes, all fruit is allowed.
As long as it’s 100% pineapple without any added sugar (check ingredients).
Is it safe to take orange juice while on 21 days fast? The third week
Yes, you can have 100% orange juice (it shouldn’t have any added sugar).
Hi, can one eat starchy vegetables
Hi. All vegetables are allowed on the Daniel Fast.
hi
when you mentioned about starting with the 3-day juice fast, does it mean the rest of the 18 days you can eat the normal foods for a Daniel Fast?
Yes, that is certainly an option. You can structure your 21-day fast however you like (or how the Lord leads).
Is tea without sugar allowed?
Hi! See #2 under Beverages on my FAQs page.
Hi Kristen, when on the fast and can’t take any medications for cold/flu or head aches, what do you recommend? Thanks
Hi! I recommend taking an alcohol-free cold/flu medication, along with prayer. Lots of prayer. 🙂
Thank you Kristen for the recipes. I’ve done the fast a few years ago and truly was able to stick with it. I am doing it again for 2020 and I feel more determined. I want that closer connection to God. I am feeling great.
thanks again
I’m so glad to hear it, Gladys! Thanks for your feedback. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
Hello,
I really need caffeine to be sharp and alert in my line of work. How can I adjust this? Or what can I do for more energy and clarity. I am a vegetarian.
Thank you
Hi, Ashley! I’m not trying to sound preachy, but have you prayed about it? Have you asked the Lord to give you physical and mental strength? I’m not making light of your situation at all, but I do believe the Lord can provide everything you need to perform well at work while on the Daniel Fast. See this as an opportunity for the Lord to provide his strength in your weakness (which is a promise he gives us). I hope this information helps.
Hi Kristen,
I don’t have a juicier can I use my blender instead?
Hi, Pat! You definitely can use your blender, although the consistency will be more like a smoothie. But that’s fine!
Hi you say 100% fruit juice. can it be bought from the store. eg. Liquifruit.
Yes.
Is there any kind of hot beverage allowed?
Hi, Jeannette! You can have hot water with lemon. Some people like to add ginger to hot water as well. On one fast, I put a little bit of 100% orange juice to flavor the hot water. Another idea is to use a cinnamon stick. I hope these ideas help!
Thank you. I have tea which is just fennel, no caffeine. Can I drink this?
Hi, Jeannette! When I first began the Daniel Fast, I tended to be quite legalistic about all the food guidelines. However, I’ve learned better. Following is my stance on herbal tea:
“The main reason teas (even herbal) are restricted is based upon Daniel’s example in the Bible and the fact that he drank only water during his fasts (Daniel 1:12 and 10:3). For some people, having tea is a daily treat, so they may choose to give it up for a period of fasting as a sacrifice to the Lord. Perhaps this is not the case for you and maybe you might choose to include herbal tea on your fast.
The Daniel Fast guidelines are meant to help provide boundaries. However, they are not meant to cause legalism so that you are overly focused on what to eat and what not to eat. That would negate the whole point of drawing near to God. The goal is to eliminate foods that will give you a sense of self-denial and sacrifice. I would encourage you to pray about what sacrifices God is asking you to make on your fast and if herbal tea is one of them.”
I hope this information helps. The Lord will guide you.
Thank you so much! Praying for sure!
Can you have non flavored mineral water or sparkling with no additives? Add lemon
Yes, you sure can.
Can you have unsweetened organic juices to drink?
Hi! Great question. The main beverage on the Daniel Fast should be water. But you can have 100% fruit juice.
Can you have raisins with oatmeal and unsweetened almond milk?
Yes, those are all Daniel Fast friendly choices. Thanks for your question! This information may be helpful: Daniel Fast Food List.
Hi how are can’t fruits and vegetables allowed when they contain sugar syrup, and salt, also how is banana bread okay I thought bread was off limits..
Hi! Great question. All fruits and vegetables are allowed (fresh, frozen, canned, or dried), as long as they don’t contain any added sugar. Also, salt is allowed on the fast. If you check the ingredients for my Banana Bread recipe, you’ll see that everything is Daniel Fast friendly. 🙂
Can I use any type of seasoning
Hi! Yes, all herbs and spices are allowed. You need to make sure any store-bought seasonings are Daniel Fast friendly. Read the ingredients list on the label to be sure. Watch out especially for added sugar.
Hello Kirsten. Can I use unsweetened cocoa powder,matcha powder and seaweeds? Thank you and God bless you
Hi, Elaine! Your questions are good ones. First, cocoa isn’t allowed because it contains caffeine (and caffeine isn’t a part of the Daniel Fast). Matcha powder also contains caffeine, so, technically, it would fall into the same category. However, seaweed is a go!
If i wanted to just blend up frozen fruits and spices, is that okay?
Hi, Bill! Yes, all fruit is allowed, as well as all spices.