FASTING generally refers to extended periods of complete or near-complete food deprivation. Fasts can last for several days or even longer, where no caloric intake is allowed. This can include water fasting, juice fasting, or other forms of fasting that exclude all or almost all food consumption for a specific duration. Fasting is extremely difficult, and often unrepeatable, for those who attempt to partake in a true fast.

Fasting can induce significant physiological changes that can benefit the body, such as entering a state of ketosis, increased autophagy (cellular repair), and metabolic adaptations to conserve energy during prolonged periods without food.

Fasting and Intermittent Fasting are related concepts, but they differ in their duration and frequency.

INTERMITTENT FASTING is a dietary approach that involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting. It doesn't completely eliminate food but rather closes the eating window during specific time periods, and, with intermittent fasting, calories are typically not accounted for.

Intermittent Fasting offers various health benefits like those of Fasting, such as improved insulin sensitivity, weight management, potential cellular repair, and enhanced metabolic flexibility. The focus is on timing when you eat rather than what you eat. Intermittent Fasting does not prescribe specific meal plans or dictate what to eat during eating windows, and the inconvenience makes it a dietary approach that is difficult to adhere to.

SMART FASTING is an evolution of the fasting methodology, a proprietary and exclusive program that provides a simple, specific, and non-prescription fasting diet system, designed to mimic the physiological effects of fasting, from a convenient and simple three-product dietary approach. SMART FASTING also involves periods of restricted calorie intake, but differs in its duration, frequency, and purpose, while providing vital and specific nourishment to the body.

SMART FASTING is centered around three easy-to-use products, PINKGEVITY, PURPLEGEVITY AND PEACHGEVITY. SMART FASTING is specifically designed and blended to physiologically trick (1) your body into believing it is fasting – thereby producing the benefits of traditional fasting while allowing for specific intelligent calorie intake originating from cold-processed, nutrient dense, highly active functional whole-food nutrition, Vegan protein, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fibers, probiotics, and other essential nutrients.

SMART FASTING is flexible, sensible, practical, and doable for the user and lasts for a set number of days per week which are followed by a return to a regular diet.

(1) Note: Consuming 500 calories per day can lead to physiological adaptations resembling the body’s response to reduced caloric intake from fasting because the body’s reaction to significantly reducing caloric intake or abstaining from food altogether is approximately the same. There is no universally agreed-upon calorie threshold that definitively defines fasting. The term “fasting” encompasses a range of approaches, and the specific caloric intake can differ based on the fasting protocol being used.

The primary goal of SMART FASTING is to organically trick (1) your body into a state of significant caloric reduction, akin to fasting, which can trigger cellular responses like autophagy and the production of ketone bodies. These responses support cellular repair and rejuvenation just like those achieved from fasting, and the benefits of SMART FASTING can include improved metabolic health, weight management, anti-aging, and longevity benefits.

(1) Note: Consuming 500 calories per day can lead to physiological adaptations resembling the body’s response to reduced caloric intake from fasting because the body’s reaction to significantly reducing caloric intake or abstaining from food altogether is approximately the same. There is no universally agreed-upon calorie threshold that definitively defines fasting. The term “fasting” encompasses a range of approaches, and the specific caloric intake can differ based on the fasting protocol being used.

When you fast, your body undergoes a series of physiological changes to adapt to the absence of food intake. The body's response to fasting depends on the duration of the fast and individual factors such as age, sex, overall health, and metabolism. The anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits of fasting have been documented for decades, but general fasting is challenging, unappealing, and uncomfortable. Let’s face it – going without food for extended periods is nearly impossible for most people and usually not repeatable.

SMART FASTING generates many of the benefits of fasting while allowing the consumption of delicious healthy products that combat hunger and promote weight loss while still protecting lean body mass.

Here's a general overview of what happens during fasting:

Glycogen Depletion: Initially, the body uses stored carbohydrates (glycogen) in the liver and muscles for energy. This can decrease blood glucose levels.

Ketosis: After glycogen reserves are depleted, the body breaks down stored fats to produce ketone bodies, serving as alternative energy sources during prolonged fasting.

Hormonal Changes: Fasting can alter hormone levels. Insulin levels decrease, promoting fat breakdown, while glucagon and growth hormone levels increase, maintaining blood glucose levels and releasing energy reserves.

Autophagy: Fasting triggers autophagy, a cellular process where damaged or dysfunctional cells are recycled, believed to play a role in cellular repair and longevity.

Reduced Metabolic Rate: Longer fasts might decrease the body's metabolic rate to conserve energy, affecting weight loss rates.

Hunger and Appetite Suppression: Initially, you may feel hungry, but some report reduced appetite as fasting continues.

Mental Clarity: Some report increased mental clarity and focus during fasting, possibly due to ketone production.

Electrolyte Imbalance: Extended fasting can lead to electrolyte imbalances, causing dizziness, weakness, or muscle cramps.

All three fasting approaches have potential health benefits. However, individual preferences, health status, and goals should be considered when choosing which to adopt. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional or registered dietitian before starting any fasting or dietary regimen to ensure safety and alignment with specific needs.

Fasting has potential benefits for mitochondrial health. Mitochondria are the cell's powerhouses, responsible for producing energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). They play a vital role in various cellular functions and are essential for overall cellular health and metabolism.

Fasting may support mitochondrial health in the following ways:

Mitophagy: Fasting stimulates mitophagy, which removes and breaks down damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria, allowing for the growth of new, healthy mitochondria.

Enhanced Mitochondrial Efficiency: Fasting can increase mitochondrial efficiency, allowing for more ATP production using less fuel. This can improve cellular energy production and reduce oxidative stress.

Increased Ketone Production: Fasting produces ketone bodies as alternative fuel sources, reducing reliance on glucose metabolism. This shift can provide a more efficient energy source for mitochondria.

Reduced Oxidative Stress: Fasting reduces oxidative stress, potentially protecting mitochondrial DNA and proteins from damage.

SMART FASTING supports the consumption of 500 calories a day for one, two, or three days per week based on the individual’s goals and desires for weight management and overall health benefits. 500 calories per day is referred to as a very low-calorie diet. Such a calorie restrictive diet could be unhealthy if a person got all those 500 calories, for example, from one double cheeseburger.

However, with PINKGEVITY, PURPLEGEVITY AND PEACHGEVITY, rest assured that you are receiving intelligent super nutrition originating from cold-processed, nutrient dense, highly active functional whole-food nutrition, Vegan protein, antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fibers, probiotics, and other essential nutrients.

One serving of PINKGEVITY = 60 calories. One serving of PURPLEGEVITY = 160 calories. One serving of PEACHGEVITY = 50 calories. Together PPP totals 270 calories of super nutrition and leavs another 230 calories to be added as you please! (See our recommendations below.)

One of the most appealing characteristics of the SMART FASTING system is its incredible flexibility. Depending on your weight management and anti-aging goals, you can use SMART FASTING in various practical ways:

• SF 4:3 — In this approach, you eat normally for 4 days of the week and SMART FAST 500 calories per day on 3 of the days. You decide which 3 days based on your schedule. Simply take PINKGEVITY, PURPLEGEVITY, and PEACHGEVITY in that order on each of those 3 days, and supplement with another 230 calories as you choose. (See our SMART FASTING recommendations for supplementing these extra 230 calories.)

• SF 5:2 — Here, you eat normally for 5 days of the week and SMART FAST 500 calories per day on 2 of the days. You decide which 2 days based on your schedule. Take PINKGEVITY, PURPLEGEVITY, and PEACHGEVITY in that order on each of those 2 days, and supplement with another 230 calories as you choose. (See our SMART FASTING recommendations for supplementing these extra 230 calories.)

• SF 6:1 — Once you reach your desired goals, simply SMART FAST once per week on a day you choose based on your schedule for that particular week.

• SF Every-other-Day – In this approach, alternate between SMART FASTING days and regular eating days.

SMART FASTING is specifically designed for: (1) the vast majority of people who don't frequent the gym or no longer have the time to work out, (2) individuals who once exercised extensively but have realized that they aren't metabolizing calories the way they used to and need a sensible diet system for the days they don't exercise, (3) immunocompromised individuals, and (4) the 55+ adult population seeking to enhance their happiness and longevity.

Each of the three SMART FASTING products, PINKGEVITY, PURPLEGEVITY, and PEACHGEVITY, are standalone products as well as being system-positive. While weight management, anti-aging, and wellness are interconnected, you can confidently use any of these products separately if desired.

Yes – SMART FASTING is 100% Vegan.

If you've burned a significant amount of calories during a fitness session, you can certainly still use the SMART FASTING products. Feel free to add a healthy meal within that 24-hour period and remain confident in your weight management and wellness goals.