Guide

Yes, you can have soy on a Daniel Fast when it’s whole, unsweetened, and free of additives or leavening agents.

Yes, you can have plain unsweetened sparkling water on the Daniel Fast if the label lists only water and carbonation and you still drink mostly plain water.

Yes, small servings of Splenda keep a fast nearly calorie free, but they may nudge insulin and hunger in some people.

No, stevia is not part of a traditional Daniel Fast, which leaves out all added sweeteners to keep food simple.

Yes, most people can have stevia while fasting without raising blood sugar, but frequent sweet drinks may still reduce some fasting benefits.

No, traditional daniel fast guidelines avoid added sugar, though natural sugars in whole fruits and plain vegetables are usually allowed.

Yes, sugar free gum usually fits intermittent fasting rules, but very strict religious fasts often ask you to avoid any gum.

Yes, you can eat sweet potatoes on the Daniel Fast when they are whole, plainly cooked, and free from added sweeteners, fats, or processed toppings.

Yes, you can have sunflower oil on Daniel Fast when it is a plain plant-based oil used in small amounts instead of deep frying.

No, tea is usually not allowed before a fasting blood test; stick to plain water unless your clinic gives different written instructions.