Refeeding Protocol

Uses

How it works

Dosage & preparation

Preparation

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• Safe refeeding should begin with small amounts of nutrient-dense whole foods, never with large carbohydrate or sugar loads. — The #1 Danger of Prolonged Fasting: Refeeding Syndrome
• The longer the fast, the more gradual the refeeding must be. — The #1 Danger of Prolonged Fasting: Refeeding Syndrome
• Prevention requires taking electrolytes and B vitamins throughout the fast, plus slow food-first refeeding with limited calories on Day 1. — The #1 Danger of Prolonged Fasting: Refeeding Syndrome
• The core principle of breaking a prolonged fast is to start small and ease in gradually, never overloading the dormant digestive system with a large meal. — Digestive Issues When Breaking a Fast?
• Nuts, red meat, raw cruciferous vegetables, and dairy should be avoided when breaking a prolonged fast because they require robust enzymatic and acid activity the dormant system may not yet provide. — Digestive Issues When Breaking a Fast?
• The first food after a prolonged fast should be cooked vegetables with broth, which are easy to digest and gently stimulate the gut. — Digestive Issues When Breaking a Fast?
• Protein should be introduced approximately two hours after the first food, in a small portion of around three ounces. — Digestive Issues When Breaking a Fast?
• Total caloric intake on the first day of refeeding after a 3–5 day fast should not exceed approximately half of normal daily calories. — The #1 Danger of Prolonged Fasting: Refeeding Syndrome
• Day 5 refeeding should begin at approximately 25% of normal caloric intake to avoid digestive distress. — Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food)
• Normal meal size should not resume until waiting 2 full days after beginning refeeding. — Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food)