If you have any health issues, please consult your doctor.
Here is information on the Daniel Fast.
We are fasting for:
1) Drawing nearer to God
2) Decisions our leaders make
3) Specific requests for ourselves, our families, our friends
During the fast we are
also praying on Fridays at 7 pm (6 Jan, 13 jan, 20 Jan) at Lincolnville
as well as praying for one hour each day individually. Please select a time that is best for you. Anyone may join for the entire 21 days or for a shorter period of time.
We are fasting from
Monday, January 2 through Sunday, January 22. The first 3-7 days you
will likely notice changes in your body due to the cleansing effect of
the fast. The last week there may be cravings.
When you break the fast,
start to slowly reintroduce foods that you avoided during the fast.
Start with starches and then later add fried foods (if you add these
back at all).
Fill a container
(BPA-free) with at least 64 ounces of water to drink during the entire
day. It is important to drink water during the fast. Please aim for at
least 64 ounces but do not drink too much water in a short period of
time. The water should be spread out over a 12-15 hour period of time.
Potatoes and corn are on the list but they are high in starch and should be avoided.
Protein is essential for many bodily processes, including building and repairing tissue. You use protein to
make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Plus, your hair and
nails are mostly made up of protein. It is an important building block
of bones, muscles, cartilage,skin, and blood.
Protein is made of smaller components called amino acids, 12 of which are manufactured by the human body. Another 9, called essential amino acids, must be obtained from food.
 A complete protein or whole protein is a protein that contains all of the essential amino acids.Complete proteins can also be obtained through certain plants, such as soy, spirulina, hemp seed, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa.
Foods can be combined to make complete proteins like pairing beans with rice or corn. There are other combinations as well. Beans and seeds, beans and nuts, and beans and grains will form a complete protein. When you eat hummus and pita bread, nut butter on whole grain bread, pasta with beans, veggie burgers on bread, split pea soup with whole grain bread, and tortillas with refried beans, you are eating complete proteins.
Vegetables high in protein:
AsparagusPer
serving, asparagus delivers over 3g of protein. This lanky, green
vegetable is extremely versatile, as it can be boiled, grilled, steamed
or fried.
CauliflowerExcellent
in curries and soups and equally appealing eaten mashed or as a steamed
side dish; not only is cauliflower versatile and healthy but it
contains 3g of protein per serving.
Broccoli and Brussels SproutsTying
for fourth place are two more examples of healthy, green vegetables:
broccoli and brussels sprouts. Both of these vegetables are
protein-rich, low in fat and easily prepared; making them ideal
side-dishes.
ArtichokeArtichoke
is another vegetable that is high on the list when it comes to protein
content. Serving up just under 3g of protein per serving, artichokes are
an excellent addition to pasta, salads and soups and provide an earthy,
intense flavor.
WatercressTiny
yet surprisingly rich in protein, watercress is next on the list. Per
100g serving, watercress delivers almost 3g of protein, which, for its
size, renders it an excellent source of the nutrient. Perfect for
salads, soups and sandwiches, watercress can easily find its way into
your diet.
The following is from:
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods.
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast
All fruits.
These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but
are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries,
blueberries, boysenberries, 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,
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, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet
potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, 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, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
All legumes.
These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to
dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney
beans, black beans, cannellini beans, 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.
Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast
All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.
All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
All sweetenersincluding but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.
All refined and processed food products including
but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals,
white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial
preservatives.
All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.
All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.
Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS! If you have any health issues, please consult your doctor.
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