Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty
hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time
1 Peter 5:6 NKJV
Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?
Isaiah 58:6 NKJV
So, what can I eat?
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, and the list goes on. If you are using dried fruits, make sure they do not have added sugar.
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.
ALL WHOLE GRAINS
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
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also
nut butters including peanut butter without added sugars.
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
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
BEVERAGES
Spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. Sweeteners including raw sugar, honey, corn
syrups, molasses, pure maple syrup, and cane juice. Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
So, what can’t I eat?
We will abstain from MEAT
All animal products are restricted. This includes meat, poultry, and dairy products (milk, eggs, cheese, butter, etc. (Fish and shellfish are allowed).
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND PROCESSED FOODS
All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs. 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.