Snacks for the Fast

To have a successful Daniel Fast, it’s a good idea to have several snack foods available for those

times when you “need a little something.”

 Rice cakes, just plain old crunchy patties  Rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins  Almonds  Dried including apricots Daniel Fast Safe Places to Eat  Apples dipped in nut butter  Sliced fruit  DeKalb Farmers Market  Veggies with dip (Daniel Fast dip) 3000 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue  Popped popcorn Decatur, GA 30030  Trail mix with nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, coconut pieces and dried fruit Opening Hours  Fruit kabobs Sun - Sat: 9:00AM - 9:00PM  Frozen fruit including grapes, blueberries, Business Services: 8:00AM - 5:00PM strawberries and bananas *Also has a Cold/Hot Bar  Whole wheat crackers with nut butter  Raisins  Chelsea’s Bakery & Vegetarian Restaurant  Mixed Nuts 3423 Covington Dr. Decatur, GA 30032 (404) 289-1234

Hours of Operation Mon - Sat: 8:00AM - 9:30 PM Sun: 10:00AM - 8:00PM

 Cafe Sunflower Buckhead 7 Day 2140 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 352-8859 Daniel Fast www.cafesunflower.com

Hours of Operation Open Daily 11:30AM - 8:30PM September 8 - 14, 2020

Reverend William D. Watley, Ph.D.  Sprouts Senior Pastor 2551 Blackmon Dr., Decatur Crossing Shopping Center Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 965-6290 240 Candler Road SE Atlanta, GA 30317 Hours of Operation (404) 371-0749 Open Daily 7:00AM - 10:00PM www.saintphilip.org As we prepare for our Fall Revival, our You can reduce these effects by weaning your- ALL QUALITY OILS: Includes but not limited to olive, church is being called to a special season of self from these foods before the fast begins and canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame. and prayer for 7 days. Since ancient times, fasting also by drinking at least 1/2 gallon of filtered ALL NUTS AND SEEDS: Including but not limited to (abstaining from all foods, certain kinds of food, water each day before, during and after the fast- sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, and sesame. Also nut and various liquids) has been a spiritual discipline ing period. Anytime you have concerns about butters including peanut butter. that believers have practiced for strengthening their symptoms you may be experiencing, please be relationship with , direction in decision mak- sure to contact your healthcare professional. ALL : These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split ing, power to break certain habits or to resist the Fasting should never be harmful to the body. peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, attack of the enemy, healing for the body and mind, cannellini beans, and white beans. adoption of healthier lifestyles, and as a support THE DANIEL FAST FOOD LIST and aid in prayer when certain request are being BEVERAGES: Spring water, distilled water or other pure laid before the Lord. waters, fresh juices (no sweeteners added), and unsweet- ened almond milk.

Prayer and fasting go together as a hand OTHER: , soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, inside of a glove. Abstinence from food can be herbs and spices. viewed as a diet. What gives a fast its distinctive- ness is its spiritual focus, which deepens one’s rela- Foods To Avoid During the Daniel Fast tionship with God. Even if one is seeking some- thing in particular from the Lord, one should still ALL MEAT AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS: including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish. become closer to the Lord during a fast. Thus, a spiritual fast is always accompanied by increased ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS: including but not limited to prayer, meditation, reading/studying the word of milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs. God, and worship. ALL SWEETENERS: including but not limited to sug- The scriptural basis for this fast is Daniel Foods To Include During the Daniel Fast ar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice. 1:1-17. At the end of his fast, Daniel and his ALL LEAVENED BREADS: including but not limited friends were found to be healthier physically, men- ALL : These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or to Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked tally, and spiritually than any of their other contem- canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apri- goods. cots, bananas, blackberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, poraries who had made no sacrifice for their faith. At the end of their training period, Daniel and his cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, hon- eydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, ALL REFINED AND PROCESSED FOOD PROD- friends received such favor and showed such wis- oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, UCTS: including but not limited to artificial flavorings, dom that they were given promotions in the king- prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tange- food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and dom. rines, and watermelon. foods that contain artificial preservatives.

ALL : These can be fresh, frozen, dried, ALL DEEP FRIED FOODS: including but not limited Preparation for Daniel Fast juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to to potato chips, French fries, and corn chips. artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, ALL SOLID FATS: including shortening, margarine, During the Daniel Fast, you will not consume any cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, lard and foods high in fat. sugar or sweeteners of any kind, nor will you have kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, any caffeine or artificial chemicals. Many people onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, sprouts, BEVERAGES: including but not limited to coffee, tea, experience a physical detox during the first few scallions, spinach, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and days of the fast including headaches, fatigue, leg turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, and veggie burgers alcohol. cramps, and other typical symptoms. are an option if you are not allergic to soy. Remember to READ THE LABELS! ALL WHOLE : Including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.