How would you like to rev up your metabolism, burn 200–300 extra calories a day, and get in shape without sweating at all from 9 to 5? Good News! To begin to improve your health and fitness, you don’t have to get sweaty. You don’t have to put on gym clothes. You don’t have to ...

Daniel Plan Wellness Advisor, Tana Amen Serves 8             Ingredients 3 cups shredded kale or Swiss Chard ½ cup shredded green cabbage ½ cup shredded purple cabbage *option: use 1 Cup prepackaged coleslaw mix instead of cabbage ¼ cup shredded carrot ½ Cup chopped raw cashews ½ Cup Vegannaise 1 ...

JC is a great example of how making changes in your diet can make a positive impact on your life — even when you seem like an unlikely candidate for change. Life change is inspiring; creating a ripple effect in the lives of those around you. Something Has To Change About a year ago I ...

By Rick Warren “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2 NLT You cannot become all God created you to be until you understand the five factors that influence your identity. The first two are chemistry (how you are made) and connections (your relationships). You are a product ...

The Daniel Plan Small Group Study is a 6-week curriculum that teaches how to incorporate healthy choices into your daily lifestyle. This four-color study guide includes biblical inspiration from Pastor Rick, instruction from our doctors and wellness advisors, practical food and fitness tips, and much more. Click here for more information.    

If you want to get healthy, you just might not want to go to a doctor. You might instead, go to church.  The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital. You are more likely to be overweight if your friend’s, friend’s friend is overweight than if your ...

Loretta’s story is a common one. Her battle for health and weight loss has been long and frustrating. Thankfully, through The Daniel Plan Loretta has found hope, success in making good choices, and is armed with courage for the journey ahead. A Lifetime of Struggle I have struggled with weight since the second grade. Over ...

A colorful breakfast with Mexican flavor and flair. Black beans are high in protein and fiber; avocado adds satisfying, healthy fat; corn tortillas are gluten free; and cilantro is a detoxifying herb. A great way to start the day.         Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can black beans 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ...

By April O’Neil I am grateful.  Grateful for everything God has done to reveal His love for me.  Thankful I have the ability to write these words, and enter into a new day.  Gratitude trumps any feeling I may have, because expressing gratitude is within my reach.  It is a choice. I choose to be ...

Richard and his wife were a part of the original Daniel Plan launch in 2011. After the buzz from the initial months of the plan ended, their willpower ran out. They slowly went back to their old ways and weights. Here is Richard’s story of how the right perspective on healthy lifestyle changes, a great ...