At Eat by Alex, we have always been committed to delivering the highest standards of nutrition and wellness.
Today, we are excited to announce our reSET fasting-mimicking program has officially been approved by the team of nutritionists at Peak Nutrition. This approval validates not only the program’s effectiveness but also its safety—ensuring you can fast with confidence.
According to Sarah, an SVDE Dietitian from Peak Nutrition, “The reSET program delivers a rare but valuable stimulus that promotes metabolic flexibility and supports “cellular clean-up.” With five days of fasting, it is long enough to generate lasting positive effects, yet short enough to avoid overburdening the body — all while ensuring that adequate energy supply remains in the long term.”
Furthermore, Sarah states that "the reSET program provides a practical intervention for addressing, for example, autoimmune diseases and age-related conditions.” How does it do this? Sarah states that "when compared to other short-term fasting programs, the reSET program stands out with its significantly more holistic approach. Grounded in the scientifically established concept of the fasting-mimicking diet."
What did Peak Nutrition analyse?
Recipes & Ingredient
- Macronutrient Balance:
- Ensuring the appropriate balance of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to support fasting physiology.
- Micronutrient Profile:
- Verifying the inclusion of essential vitamins and minerals to maintain baseline nutrition during fasting periods.
Nutritional Values
The overall nutritional composition of each day of the program was analyzed to confirm their support with the fasting process and ensure that participants receive adequate nourishment to sustain energy levels, support metabolic health, and promote safe fasting outcomes.
Program Design
What was their final evaluation?
Minimalist ingredient list with high nutrient density
- The recipes are based on few, ingredients that have a valuable nutritional profile.
Focus on healthy fat sources
- A significant proportion of the fat intake comes from medium-chain fatty acids, such as those found in shredded coconut, which supports the concept of intermittent fasting. The saturated fat content is also kept very low.
Suitable for different dietary requirements
- All recipes take into account a variety of different intolerances and diets, including lactose-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free.
No dairy products
- The formulations are free of dairy products that could activate mTOR (Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin) and thus interfere with the desired signaling pathway in the fasting process.
Transparent information regarding contraindications
- The program provides comprehensive when it is not recommended (e.g. for eating disorders).
High dietary fiber content
- The program offers a relatively high proportion of dietary fiber in fiber in relation to total energy intake (15-17.6 g per 700-800 calories), which supports among other things, supports intestinal health and the feeling of satiety.
Breakfast recommendation
- The program emphasizes the importance of eating breakfast to prevent skipping the first meal of the day from having an unfavourable effect on cortisol.
Flexible preparation options
- The breakfast options can be prepared in a variety of ways, allowing individual preferences to be taken into account.
Easy to prepare
- The menus and recipes can be prepared with minimal kitchen utensils, at home or on the go.
Program stages and evaluation questions
- On the website and in the program guide the stages of the fasting process are described clearly and comprehensibly. The evaluation questions in the guide are also supportive and help participants to practice mindfulness and perceive the program as an “experience” from which they want to take certain aspects.
Use of adaptogens
- On the website and in the program guide the stages of the fasting process are described clearly and comprehensibly. The evaluation questions in the guide are also supportive and help participants to practice mindfulness and perceive the program as an “experience” from which they want to take certain aspects.