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reBUILD | Gut Health Support Program

reBUILD | Gut Health Support Program

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A balanced gut is the key to total body health. Indulge in nourishing meals curated to reBUILD your gut health and heal your whole body.

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Benefits

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LOSE WEIGHT

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BURN FAT

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REACH KETOSIS

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BALANCE THE GUT

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OPTIMIZE ENERGY

Why the reSET Program?

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5-DAYS | DELICIOUS MEALS

A 5-day fasting mimicking program with nutritious meals designed to improve metabolism, stimulate fat burning, increase mental clarity and promote cellular rejuvenation.

The soups are delivered frozen to maintain maximum freshness. Start your program at your convenience.


Day 1 | 1’100 whole food calories
Day 2 – 5 | 800 whole food calories
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The reSET menu has been approved by the team at Peak Nutrition GmbH.

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FITNESS & MINDFULNESS SESSIONS

To support your digestion and detox process, we encourage light to medium exercise as well as an extra focus on mindfulness. Our partners have put together a curated program to support your reSET journey.

Our partners

Functional Training by Ryan Farrelly from Feel Good Fitness (EN)

Yoga Flow by Sarah Malär from Yoga Trapeze Zurich (EN)

Sound Bath by Jen Lawrence Dale Soundful Breathing (EN)

Pilates Training by Nicole Niederer from Physio Niederer (DE)

Full Body HIIT by Velocity (EN)

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DETOX MADE EASY

Achieving health goals can be difficult with our busy lives. Our 5 day fasting mimicking program is designed to conveniently fit into your schedule - allowing you to fast while still maintaining energy and time for everything else.

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FASTING-MIMICKING GUIDANCE

Follow your reSET booklet each day for guidance during and after the program, a fasting diet plan, and access to the fitness & mindfulness sessions.

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reSET promotes metabolic flexibility and supports “cellular clean-up.” It is long enough to generate lasting positive effects, yet short enough to avoid overburdening the body. More from Peak Nutrition.

SARAH (SVDE) – PEAK NUTRITION

The findings of our study with reSET indicate that FMDs can promote weight loss - largely due to fat burn, alter bioenergetic substrate utilization, and enhance gut microbiome activity. Learn more about the study.

KEVIN HOF – MAVEN HEALTH

Frequently asked questions

Unanswered questions? Ask the team directly

Who is it for?

If you want to:

  • lose weight
  • liver detox
  • improve gut health
  • reboot digestion
  • achieve autophagy
  • increase healthspan
Is it approved by a nutritionist?

Yes, the reSET program has been reviewed and approved by the team at Peak Nutrition GmbH.

How often can you do reSET?

No more than one week every month if you are healthy with a normal weight and if you are regularly exercising.

When is reSET delivered?

Your whole 5-day program is delivered on your selected Wednesday between 16:00 - 22:00. Your delivery time depends on your shipping location. You will receive further information about your delivery on the morning of delivery from your delivery courier - Swiss Post or NoTime.

Can I pick up my program?

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 reSET 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.

When can I start?

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

How does fasting-mimicking work?

reSET is a 5-day program inspired by the fasting-mimicking diet created by Dr. Valter Longo. He has dedicated years of research to achieving longevity, slow aging, reducing disease and weight management through plant-based and whole food nutrition. You can read more about it in his book “The Longevity Diet” which we highly recommend. Eat by Alex created this program using the concept of fasting-mimicking which puts your body into a fasting mode while still providing the right nutrients and supplements to your body. The restricted calorie diet makes your body think you are fasting and therefore reset and cleanse. The package includes all your meals as well as supplements for 5 days.

What are the macronutrients in reSET?

In reSET, we follow the fasting-mimicking diet approach by Dr. Valter Longo. reSET has the following macronutrient breakdown:


Fats: 50-55% of daily calories

  • The primary source of fats 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 reSET.
  • Trans fats and highly processed oils are not found in reSET.

Carbohydrates: 35-40% 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 reSET.

Proteins: 10-15% of daily calories

  • Protein sources include legumes, nuts, seeds
Who is it not for?

If you are:

  • pregnant or breastfeeding
  • underweight (BMI less than 18.5)
  • taking medications
  • feeling weak
  • sick
  • an athlete in training or competition
  • allergic to nuts, seeds, or grains

or if you have:

  • diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular, autoimmune or neurodegenerative disease - please consult your physician for advice, permission and approval
  • liver or kidney disease
  • low blood pressure or high blood pressure
  • history of eating disorders
  • thyroid disorders, particularly Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism

Consult and seek approval from your doctor or nutritionist before signing up for reSET.

Are there any possible side effects to reSET?

Many people experience few, if any, symptoms during the reSET program. However, some symptoms are indicative of toxins leaving your body. In fact, the more toxins there are to be eliminated, the more symptoms you can experience. These feelings typically pass within the first 3 days.

You may feel weak, flu like symptoms, nausea, dry mouth, constipation or diarrhea, bloating and/or gas, feeling cold, feeling hungry, and irritability. Headaches, ranging from mild to strong migraines, are also very common during the first 2 to 3 days especially when you eliminate caffeinated drinks and refined sugars. Headaches can be relieved by drinking additional water or one black coffee.

Clinical studies have identified potential risks and discomfort associated with low calorie and low protein diets such as reSET, including anxiety, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, hunger, irritability, muscle aches, nausea or spinal pain. You may also feel kidney and liver pain as your body works very hard to detoxify.

The hungry feeling comes from the hunger hormone called Ghrelin which spikes around mealtimes. The reSET program will help you stabilise Ghrelin, and we recommend you leave at least 12 hours between your last meal and the next day’s first meal.

Is reSET like Prolon?

reSET and prolon are both 5-day fasting-mimicking programs based on the research of Dr. Valter Longo. In reSET, you will enjoy fresh and fully cooked soups. In Prolon, the soups are provided as powders. reSET also contains additional supplements, teas, mindfulness, and workouts to support your fasting journey.

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Your reBUILD journey

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GUT-FRIENDLY INGREDIENTS

Your reBUILD gut health program menu is curated to provide maximum plant diversity and nutrient balance to build a healthy gut, reduce bloating, lower inflammation, support immunity, and more. Your gut controls the health of your whole body!

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NOURISHING MENU

What's in my box?

The reBUILD gut reset program includes a nourishing full day menu made from 150 different ingredients to keep you full & satiated. Most of the meals are ready-made for you.


Ready-made meals

Simply heat your meals and enjoy at your own convenience.

  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • Sweet & salty Snacks
  • Digestive supporting add-ons

With creative recipes made by Alex, each meal is a taste experience.


Cook at home meals

Take some simple steps to support your meals!

  • Add water to the Morning Mixes to make breakfasts in your preferred format.
  • Cook the provided grains & pasta to complete 3 of your Dinners.
  • Bake Crackers using the provided Protein Seed Mix.
  • Ferment your own Kefir drink using a special blend of gut friendly bacterias.



About your meals

  • We only use gluten free ingredients but there still might be traces of gluten.
  • We use soy, tofu, tamari, nuts, seeds and mustard.
  • If you have a specific question regarding the ingredient list, please contact us.
  • 1'500 - 1'600 whole food calories per day.
  • Check Q&A for more details.
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LOCKED IN NUTRIENTS

We have used the best innovative frozen technology to pack your reBUILD 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners. This process ensures you enjoy your meals at maximum freshness and with full preservation of vitamins and nutrients.


Simply store the meals in your freezer, reheat, and enjoy at your own convenience.

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FITNESS & MINDFULNESS SESSIONS

Mindfulness and fitness are some of the best practices to support your gut health. They reduce stress and help digestion. Gain access to mindful exercise and wellbeing sessions during reBUILD. Our partners have put together a curated program to support your journey.

Included fitness & mindfulness:

Breathwork Practice and 1:1 Health Coaching by Michèle Fabian from BeWell by Michèle (EN)

Gut Friendly Full Body Training by Mrs.Sporty Zürich (EN)

Core Power by Velocity

Morning Stretch, Strength & Mobility by Velocity

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5 days of Nourishment

Your reBUILD Menu

DAY 1 - PLANT POWER

Almond Cranberry Morning Mix

Kale Pesto Quinoa Bowl with Hemp Seeds

Berry Bites

Protein Seed Crackers

Italian Caponata with Beluga Lentils


1'500 - 1'600 whole food calories

DAY 2 - GUT GLOW

Cacao Goji Morning Mix

Green Goddess Stew with Umami Seaweed Seeds

Curried Cashews

Tofu Fried Red Rice

Protein Seed Crackers


1'500 - 1'600 whole food calories

DAY 3 - FIBRE FUEL

Blueberry Morning Mix

Saag Aloo Curry with Hemp Seeds

Nougat Bites

Broccoli Mac & Cheeze with Red Lentil Fusilli


1'500 - 1'600 whole food calories

DAY 4 - NUTRIENT NOURISH

Apple Cinnamon Morning Mix

Sweet Potato Shakshuka

Protein Seed Crackers

Curried Cashews

Pumpkin & Edamame Risotto with Umami Seaweed Seeds

1'500 - 1'600 whole food calories

DAY 5 - MICROBIOME MAGIC

Raspberry Morning Mix

Red Thai Curry with Hemp Seeds

Brownie Bites

Shiitake Tonkotsu with Brown Rice Ramen Noodles

1'500 - 1'600 whole food calories

The science of reBUILD

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REDUCE BLOATING

The reBUILD program is rich in ingredients that support a reduction in bloating. These ingredients include foods rich in prebiotic soluble fibres such as oats, onions, mushrooms, soybeans, and chickpeas. Fruits and vegetables in reBUILD also contain phytochemicals and fibre - debloating stars!

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Reduce Bloat

Prebiotics are soluble fibres that nourish probiotic compounds. They act as fuel for gut bacteria and support healthy digestion. Fibre is essential to gut health as it accelerates the growth of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which regulate critical functions of the gut. Phytochemicals can help reduce bloating and inflammation in the body. 

DE-STRESS

In reBUILD we encourage mindful eating and mindful wellbeing. These practices support a reduction in stress and better digestion. Mindful eating is a deliberate approach to food consumption, involving heightened awareness about what and how you are eating and how it makes you feel. Mindful eating allows for improved digestion through a variety of functions.


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De-stress

Mindful eating practices allow for improved digestion through a variety of function. Better awareness of eating practices and hunger and satiety cues encourages enhanced digestive function. Additionally, mindful eating maintains activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is needed for optimal digestive processes.

SUPPORT IMMUNE SYSTEM

70% of your immune system is located in the gut in the form of immune cells. Your nutrition plays a large role in the composition of your gut microbiota and therefore a large role in the health of your immune system.

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Support Immune System

Probiotics are a great example of essential microorganisms that aid in the functioning of your gut. They help your body build and repair good bacteria in the gut lining. Probiotic foods found in the reBUILD program include Kefir, miso, and tofu.

Frequently asked questions

Unanswered questions? Ask the team directly

Who is it for?

If you want to:

  • eat more fibres and increase ingredients diversity
  • reduce bloating
  • improve digestion
  • optimally refeed after fasting
  • learn about fermentation
  • consume whole & plant-based food
  • eat refined sugar free & carbs free
How often can you do reBUILD?

Building a healthy gut is a long process. This 5-day gut reset program will start you on your journey, and we encourage to repeat the program 1-2x monthly to support digestive health.

What ingredients do you use?

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 and apple syrup.

Here are the vegetables we use in the meals:

  • Aubergine
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Cherry tomato
  • Edamame
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Kale
  • Lemon
  • Lemongrass
  • Onion
  • Parsnip
  • Green peas
  • Pumpkin
  • Bell pepper
  • Shiitake
  • Spinach
  • Sweet potato
  • Tomato
  • Wakame & nori (seaweed)
Can I add food if I need more?

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

FOR MORE PROTEIN

  • add your favourite low sugar protein powder to your morning mixes
  • sprinkle some more hemp seeds on your meals
  • add more nuts and seeds

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
  • add unsweetened nut butters
When is reBUILD delivered?

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.

Can I pick up my program?

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 reBUILD 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.

When can I start?

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 reBUILD 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 reBUILD day in your fridge overnight.

Are the meals frozen?

Yes some are. We created reBUILD 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 to reBUILD your gut health. For maximum convenience your meals are delivered frozen so you may enjoy the meals at your own schedule, if preferred.

What is the difference between reBUILD and deSTRESS?

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

What are the macronutrients in reBUILD?

At Eat by Alex, we follow a Mediterranean diet approach due to its longevity and disease prevention effect. Our meals have 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 reBUILD.
  • Trans fats and highly processed oils are not found in reBUILD.

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 reBUILD.

Proteins: 15-20% of daily calories

  • Protein sources include legumes, nuts, seeds
How much freezer space do I need?

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.