New Life In Christ 21 Day Fast

Joel 1:14; Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the Lord your God, and cry out unto the Lord.

Goal of the fast: Spiritual Empowerment

 Fasting consisting of healthy eating: Chicken, fish, vegetables and fruit for 21 days.
 Daily Activity: Scripture & Prayer (3) times daily


Foods to Include in the New Life Fast

 Meat: chicken and fish broiled, baked, or grilled.
 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.

Foods to Include in the New Life Fast

 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.

Foods to Include in the New Life Fast

 All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, 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.

Foods to Include in the New Life Fast

 All quality oils: including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
 Beverages: spring water, distilled water or fruit and vegetable juices or other pure waters.
 Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

Foods to Avoid

 All dairy products: including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
 All sweeteners: including 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.

Foods to Avoid

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.

Foods to Avoid

Beverages: including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.

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