Guide

No—dairy like cheese isn’t included in a Daniel Fast, which centers on plant foods and water.

No, cheese is not allowed in a Daniel Fast because the fast avoids all animal products, including dairy.

No, chicken broth isn’t part of the Daniel Fast’s plant-based rules.

Yes, many plant-forward diets allow cheese, while vegan patterns exclude it—use dairy-free cheese if you avoid animal products.

Yes, many plant-forward eaters include cheese in moderation, while fully vegan patterns skip it and lean on plant-based alternatives.

Yes, a plain chicken fillet at breakfast is safe and balanced when cooked to 165°F and paired with fiber-rich sides.

Yes—chicken broth during intermittent fasting fits lenient plans, but it breaks a water-only fast and adds small calories.

Yes—cheese on a whole-food diet works when you pick minimally processed varieties, keep portions modest, and skip processed cheese products.

No—past a use-by date it isn’t safe; the 1–2-day fridge window only applies to sell-by labels when kept ≤40°F and cooked to 165°F.

Yes—chicken breast can be safe after the sell-by date if it stayed at ≤40°F and you cook it to 165°F within a 1–2 day window.