Food Choices for Fasting
Three main reasons for Fasting:
Getting closer to God
Hearing from God clearer
- Detoxing the body from toxic foods
Three reasons to Detox:
- Cleaner insides
- Better food choices once’s the Detox is done
- Clearer Skin
Food Choices:
Fresh Veggies:
- Avocado
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli
- Green beans
- Tomatoes
- Celery
- Olives
- Mushrooms
- Asparagus
- Spinach instead of Lettuce
- (Protein & nutrients over just water that is in Lettuce)
- Kale
- Green Peas
Nut Choices: Just a hand full at a time
- Almonds
- Pecans
- Pistachios(Non-Salt)
- Peanuts( Non-Salt)
- Walnuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Cashews
Fruit Choices: these fruits are high in Anti-Oxidants
- Helps with belly fat
- Full of natural sugars
- Cherries
- Black Berries
- Strawberry
- Plums
- Kiwi
- Oranges: Navel, Tangerines etc.
- Grapefruits
- Apples: Granny Smith
- Mango
- Banana
- Grapes
Other Food or Snack Choices:
- Whole grains: Oatmeal, Oats
- Legumes
- Beans: pinto, black, Lima
- Peanut Butter in portions
- Salads: Use oily dressings
- Yogurts: Greek plain & add fruits & seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Chai Seeds
*Important*
- Still eat 3 Times a day (Do not eat just because you're hungry)
- Portion size fruits & Salads & Dinner
- Drink Plenty of water: half your body weight
- Drink Gatorade or Cinnamon for light headed( If needed)
- Take your medications as you eat fruits & Salads
- Get plenty of Sleep
- Plenty of Walking or exercising for at 30-45 minutes