BETTER BALANCE PROGRAM
deSTRESS

Your whole 5-day program is delivered on your selected Wednesday between 16:00 - 22:00. Your delivery time depends on your shipping address. You will receive an email/SMS notification on the day of delivery with more information and delivery options from your delivery courier - Swiss Post or NoTime.

Yes, you can pick up at our office on Splügenstrasse 9, 8002, Zurich. We'd love to meet you in person!

Select pick-up at checkout or on the deSTRESS page.

If you choose a pick-up you will receive an email or WhatsApp asking what date/time you'd like to pick-up your program. Our office is open Monday-Friday from 10:00-17:00. After ordering, you can email or WhatsApp to let us know when you will come to pick-up.

You can start your program on any day after your selected Wednesday delivery. For example, you can wait and start on Monday morning.

How? The meals in deSTRESS are delivered frozen to maintain maximum freshness. Upon delivery, keep your meals frozen until consuming, by keeping them in your freezer. When you're ready to start - thaw the meals for the upcoming deSTRESS day in your fridge overnight.

Yes some are. We created deSTRESS for you to support your health from the inside out. Your delivery will consist of 10 frozen meals (5 lunches & 5 dinners) and the remaining meals, snacks, and add-ons at room temperature. Store your frozen meals in the freezer. The program is designed to be consumed within a 5-day period. For maximum convenience your meals are delivered frozen so you may enjoy the meals at your own schedule, if preferred.

Full comparison here

reBUILD:

- focus on plant diversity, fibre, & pre/probiotic ingredients to heal your body by building your gut

- lunch and dinner are each around 350g

deSTRESS:

- focus on higher protein, and low sugar to balance hormones, soothe stress, and support sleep

- lunch and dinner are each 400g

- designed for a physically active individual

At Eat by Alex, we follow a Mediterranean diet approach due to its longevity and disease prevention effect. deSTRESS has the following macronutrient breakdown:

Fats: 40-45% of daily calories

• The primary source of fats in the Mediterranean diet is healthy fats, mainly monounsaturated fats (from olive oil, nuts, and seeds) and polyunsaturated fats
• Saturated fats, found in foods like dairy, are not found in deSTRESS.
• Trans fats and highly processed oils are not found in deSTRESS.
  
  

Carbohydrates: 40-45% of daily calories

• Carbohydrates come from whole grains (like whole wheat, farro, quinoa, and brown rice), fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
• Processed and refined carbs (e.g., white bread, pasta, sugary foods) are not found in deSTRESS.
  
  

Proteins: 15-20% of daily calories

• Protein sources include legumes, nuts, seeds

This 5-day program will start you on your journey to reducing stress and building healthier habits for a more balanced life. We encourage to repeat the program for a few weeks and to come back as needed based on stress level. Alternate with reBUILD for hormone balance.

We use more than 150 ingredients including all nuts & seeds, dried spices, fresh herbs, pulses & legumes, freeze-dried berries & dried fruits, whole grains and whole grain pasta. We only use unrefined sweeteners like maple syrup, coconut sugar, dates & date sugar.

Here are the vegetables we use in the meals:

• Aubergine
• Basil
• Beetroot
• Blueberry
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrot
• Cauliflower
• Cherry tomato
• Chive
• Corn
• Dill
• Edamame
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Green chili
• Kaffir lime leaf
• Kale
• Lemon
• Lemongrass
• Lime
• Mint
• Mushroom
• Onion
• Parsley
• Peas
• Pumpkin
• Red bell pepper
• Shallot
• Sun-dried tomato
• Sweet potato
• Tofu
• Tomato
• Zucchini

You will receive 10 frozen meals per order. Each frozen meal is in a vacuum sealed bag, and is about the size of a paperback book. You will need about 1 regular freezer shelf for all the meals.

After you order you will automatically receive an email with a link to the deSTRESS online guide and program webpage. The guide will provide all the information about the program so be sure to read it before starting! On the deSTRESS webpage you will find access to the included fitness & mindfulness sessions.

Your program will be delivered on your selected delivery date.

If you would like to add to your deSTRESS meals, below is a list of optional items you can add throughout the week.

FOR MORE PROTEIN

• enjoy your morning mix with a protein yogurt
• sprinkle some more hemp seeds on your meals
• add more nuts and seeds
• add unsweetened nut butters
  

FOR MORE CALORIES

• add any fibrous vegetables to your meals such as broccoli, bell
  peppers, cauliflower
• add berries (anytime) and fresh fruits (avoid late during the day)
• add more nuts and seeds