{"id":13889,"date":"2019-01-14T17:48:50","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T22:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=13889"},"modified":"2019-01-14T17:48:50","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T22:48:50","slug":"chis-pratt-kicks-off-2019-bible-inspired-fasting-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2019\/01\/chis-pratt-kicks-off-2019-bible-inspired-fasting-diet.html","title":{"rendered":"Chis Pratt Kicks off 2019 With Bible-Inspired Fasting Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chris Pratt has become known for his outspoken Christian faith almost as much as his portrayal of Marvel\u2019s loveable rouge, Star-Lord, in \u201cGuardians of the Galaxy.\u201d In his latest show of devotion, Pratt announced that he was going to spend the first part of 2019 doing what has become known as the Daniel Fast.<\/p>\n

\u201cHi, Chris Pratt here,\u201d the Marvel and \u201cJurassic World\u201d star said on Instagram. \u201cDay three of the Daniel Fast, check it out. It\u2019s 21 days of prayer and fasting. It\u2019s going to coincide also coincidentally with the \u2018Lego\u00a0 Movie 2\u2019 junket, so by the time you see me, I\u2019ll probably be hallucinating. Stay tuned.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Daniel Fast is said to be inspired by foods eaten by the prophet Daniel in the Old Testament. Those taking part in the fast are allowed to eat any fruits or vegetables that they wish so long as they are free of chemicals and added sugars. Whole grains, nuts and seeds are also allowed, as are legumes such as black beans, lentils and split peas. Participants can only drink \u201cpure waters\u201d such as spring or distilled water. The only marginally processed items that those doing the Daniel Fast can consume are \u201cquality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut and sesame,\u201d spices, seasonings and soy products such as tofu. All meat and animal products, including dairy and eggs, are forbidden as are all forms of sweeteners including natural sweeteners such as honey and molasses. Leavened bread, including Ezekiel Bread, fried foods, white rice, high fat foods, alcohol, tea and coffee should all be removed from participants\u2019 diets as well.<\/p>\n

The diet is popular with Christians at the beginning of the year and acts as a spiritual and physical cleanser to help start the new year with a blank slate and a focus on God. The fasting plan\u2019s website<\/a> states that the diet acts as a \u201cpause button\u201d that keeps \u201clife\u201d at bay \u201cso you can draw nearer to God.\u201d<\/p>\n

Assuming Pratt manages to get all his essential nutrients and enough raw calories, he should not be hallucinating at the \u2018Lego Movie 2\u2019 junket. If he is, well, the interview should be interesting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chris Pratt has become known for his outspoken Christian faith almost as much as his portrayal of Marvel\u2019s loveable rouge, Star-Lord, in \u201cGuardians of the Galaxy.\u201d In his latest show of devotion, Pratt announced that he was going to spend the first part of 2019 doing what has become known as the Daniel Fast. \u201cHi,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":616,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fbia_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3383,3],"tags":[2670,3385,3625,3621,933],"class_list":["post-13889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-christian-celebrity","category-movies","tag-chris-pratt","tag-christian-celebrity","tag-marvel","tag-marvel-movies","tag-movies-2"],"yoast_head":"\nChis Pratt Kicks off 2019 With Bible-Inspired Fasting Diet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Outspoken Christian and Marvel star Chris Pratt is 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