Guide

Yes, you can have flavored water while fasting if it has no calories, but sweeteners or additives may break certain strict or religious fasts.

No, decaf coffee is not part of a traditional Daniel Fast, which focuses on water and simple plant foods only.

Yes, you can use small amounts of plain cornstarch on a Daniel Fast if your group’s guidelines allow it and the rest of the meal stays whole-food.

No, dark chocolate isn’t allowed on a Daniel Fast because most food guidelines list chocolate and even cacao as restricted items.

Yes, you can drink black coffee during intermittent fasting, but added calories from sugar or cream may interrupt the fast.

No, the Daniel fast excludes fish and other animal foods, centering meals on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and water.

No, standard Ezekiel bread is not allowed on the Daniel Fast because it usually contains yeast and sweeteners that fall outside the guidelines.

No, most energy drinks break a fast because their sugar, calories, or sweeteners trigger digestion, so energy drinks while fasting are usually off-limits.

Yes, you can use zero-calorie electrolytes during water fasting if they contain no sugar or add-ons, and your doctor agrees they fit your health needs.

Yes, you can have zero calorie electrolytes while fasting, as long as the drink stays sugar free and does not add meaningful calories.