The Fruit Diet is relatively new in recent years and it is most certainly not apart of the main stream dieting community. Unlike vegetarians, Fruitarian's are very limited in what they can eat. As the diet suggests you can only eat fruit with the addition of a few, nuts and seeds. Some variations allow the addition of a few vegetables or oils such as olive or grapeseed. To a true Fruitarian or a follower of the Fruit Diet, this would be completely unacceptable.

The psychology in eating fruit alone comes from the theory or belief that if you only eat fruit, nuts and seeds you are not harming the plant in any form. For example if you picked an apple from the tree, it would not hurt the tree and it would encourage growth for the following fruiting season. I am all for the idea of not harming animals, trees or plants but I must say that I would need something more substantial than fruit. The fruit diet does not permit bottled water as it contains far too many minerals and chemicals of an un-natural source. You can get bottled water that is lower in minerals - it comes from Fiji - Lower Mineral Water

On a positive note; I have read various stories and comments in different communities and it seems that a person partaking in a fruit diet won't contract common aliments such as colds or flu's. And if they hurt themselves it will heal alot quicker. There have been reports of well being and overall health along with a substantial amount of weight loss in a small amount of time. (Mind you I can think of much easier ways to lose weight than following a fruit diet.) Whilst this appears to be brilliant for those of you seeking a quick fix, there is a nasty side to the Fruit Diet.

Despite the benefits of the Fruit Diet above, there is a nasty reaction that may occur; some people have contracted a yeast mouth infection! Yikes. For women yeast infections are awful at the best of times let alone in your mouth. I would highly suspect that in the first days of eating fruit alone that you would feel fatigue and suffer headaches. The weight loss would probably be water and a decrease in muscle mass. There is also concern from a social perspective. Being restricted to eating fruit does not allow for much choice when eating out with friends and family. This diet must play havoc on your mental state because some fruit diet followers suggest the welcoming of being in a hungry state. Surely this must cause binge eating?

The Fruit Diet recommends or should I say does not limit the amount of the fruit you can eat each day. In fact I think you can eat as much as you like. The nuts and seeds are in place to give you the necessary fats because fruit is very low in fat. You can also add tomato and cucumbers as they are considered fruits. I would like to see the recommendation of doctor or a physician regarding this diet! And I think you should too.

Whether you want to follow the Fruit Diet for health or weight loss or a combination of both, please DO NOT attempt to do so without the "okay" of your medical professional. More to the point, I have no idea how you will find a doctor that is agreeable to the diet. It lacks so many of the major food groups that we need to survive or maintain long healthy lives. The world is evolving with gourmet chefs who specialize in low fat, low carb or high protein diets, there is no need to put yourself through agony by following the Fruit Diet!

THE FRUIT DIET IS NOT ENCOURAGED BY SAFE WEIGHT LOSS

This article has been published for informational purposes only. Children, teenagers and young adults should not participate in the Fruit Diet. If you are considering following this type of diet - CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FIRST!!!