The Daniel Food Diet or Fast is a partial fast based on Biblical accounts of the Prophet Daniel's fast as told in the Book of Daniel 1 and 10. Similar to a vegan diet, the Daniel Food Diet works under the premise that dieters must treat the body as a temple by avoiding pollutants. As with any diet, be sure to consult with your doctor before initiating any dietary changes.
History
According to the Biblical summary as summarized in Daniel's Diet, Daniel took part in an intensive three-year training program where students ate the finest food and drinks without limits. Wishing to be spiritually healthy, Daniel risked offending his Babylonian instructors and instead ate only an array of vegetables and clean water. Because Daniel's exact diet is unknown, followers of the Daniel Diet eat foods in accordance with typical Jewish fasting principles.
Ingredients
Early translations of the Bible refer to "pulse," which translated means "foods grown from seed" according to Daniel-Fast. Based on this, the Daniel Diet includes fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Prohibited Foods
Prohibited Daniel Diet foods are those containing meat, animal products and hydrogenated oils, according to Diet Spotlight. Other forbidden foods include processed and prepared foods made with sweeteners, preservatives, and other chemicals. The diet does not permit herbal tea because---according to the Biblical account---Daniel only drank water.
Benefits
The goal of the diet is not weight loss, but rather spiritual purity and enlightenment. Nevertheless, people who follow the Daniel Fast do tend to lose weight.
Timeframe
According to Daniel-Fast, people have several options where the Daniel Diet is concerned. They can follow it for a period of ten or 21 days, during the Lenten season, or apply it as a lifestyle.
Medications
It is important to check with your doctor before beginning any diet including the Daniel Fast. Because fasting should never harm the body, continue to follow your medication regimen.
Supplements
The Daniel Diet is low in omega-3, calcium, vitamin B12 and iron. For this reason, Diet Spotlight says you should take supplements of these important vitamins and minerals to avoid long-term problems.
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