It is a low-calorie plant-based diet, high in nutrients, with a specific combination of good fats, low glycemic index carbohydrates, fibres and limited plant proteins. It is a “fasting with food” approach which provides nourishment to the body and reduces the risks associated with total fasting.
The Chenot Diet includes no snacks. It helps to reduce insulin resistance and therefore allow better control of blood sugar levels. It is also stimulating metabolic flexibility (fed/fasted).
The Chenot Diet contains no animal protein. Protein restriction and in particular restriction of specific amino acids found mainly in animal food sources, reduce the “command growth” within the body and facilitate the breakdown and removal of toxins.
There are only 850 calories served daily in the Chenot Diet. The body must enter a fasted state that enhances “autophagy” which is the body's way of cleaning out damaged cells, regenerating newer, healthier cells and promoting rejuvenation. It also helps the body to flip the metabolic switch to burn fat and regulate blood sugar levels. Compared to zero-calorie fasting, the Chenot Diet nourishes vital processes and is making dining an experience without compromising the pleasure of taste.
There are no caffeine drinks in the Chenot Diet. Caffeine acts as a stimulant, a vasoconstrictor, and a promoter of a stress response, hindering optimal relaxation. It has been found to limit the absorption of nutrients from food, while Chenot would like to maximize the nutritional content. As you are invited to practice mindful eating, caffeine may numb the perception of taste through receptor binding capacity, a vital sensor for engaging with food.