Out with the old and in with the new! The first step in creating a Daniel Plan pantry is to clean out the stuff that is not serving you well. This means reading labels, checking expiration dates, tossing or donating the bad stuff, then refilling with healthy new items. While we want you to focus ...

I’m staying on your trail; I’m putting one foot in front of the other. I’m not giving up. —Psalm 17:5 MSG Dr. Mark Hyman says that what you put on your fork dictates whether you are sick or well, slim or fat, depleted or energized. With all that riding on what you eat, it would ...

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5 God is the energy source behind all transformational change, and that includes getting healthy. He will not only show us the way, but will ...

On The Daniel Plan you cannot fail—because you start it as a 40-day journey and then get to see changes gradually unfold over your lifetime. You get better … your momentum builds momentum. You may have a slipup, but you continue moving forward. Setbacks and comebacks are part of the journey, and graciousness is woven ...

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (Romans 15:7 NIV) God accepts you with all of your quirks and flaws. When you have a rough day and you make mistakes, he generously invites you to make a U-turn and head back in the right direction. He ...

Avoid the additives found in many store-bought granolas by making your own.  Get creative with flavors you love! Use your favorite granola to create granola “bars” or yogurt parfaits. The instructions are the same for each variety. DF/V 4 servings Base: 4 cups of toasted buckwheat groats or rolled oats Blueberry peach: 1 cup dried ...

“Is it true?” Carry these three words with you everywhere you go. They can interrupt your thoughts and short circuit an episode of bingeing, depression, or even panic. One of our participants weighed 425 pounds when he first joined The Daniel Plan. When one of the doctors asked him about his weight, he said that ...

Made with 70% bittersweet chocolate, these delightful little nibbles are portion controlled in mini baking cups. Each bite has about a ½ ounce of chocolate. No cooking required—only melting chocolate. Use high quality chocolate for the best flavor. GF/DF 8 pieces 4 ounces 70% bittersweet chocolate ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 ...

A few good reasons to use your crock-pot? It makes the house smell good, it’s easy to clean up, and it makes a lot of food. A crock-pot is an economical way to make large one-dish meals. Here’s one perfect for Sunday supper. GF/DF 4–6 servings Ingredients: Olive or grape seed oil 1½ pounds lean ...

If you think shopping is a chore, hopefully Daniel Plan shopping will change your mind! Whether at a farmer’s market; grocery, specialty, or health store; CSA (community-supported agriculture); food co-ops, or online, buying healthy ingredients that taste good can make you want to get into the kitchen and cook. And be sure to check out ...