The Daniel Fast is a method of spiritual fasting based on the prophet Daniels experience fasting according to the book of Daniel in the Bible. It is a partial fast, meaning it does not require the individual to give up all food for a period of time, though some people will abstain from eating before dinner. The fast involves consuming a strict plant-based diet for 10-21 days, during which meat, dairy, alcohol, and other rich foods are avoided in favor of vegetables and water. The aim is to refrain from eating what are described in Daniel as "royal foods" including meats and wine, and instead, the diet consists only of vegetables and water. The Daniel Fast is based on a story in the Book of Daniel, and it is built around an understanding of Levitical law and clean foods. The fast is often practiced by some during the 40-day season of Lent, though it can variously be set at three weeks or even ten days. In addition to the practices of fasting and abstinence undertaken during the Daniel Fast, Christians may also add spiritual disciplines such as daily church attendance, increased prayer, as well as the reading of Sacred Scripture and a daily devotional.