I am a fruit lover, and that is the only reason I love summer. Those huge red watermelons and golden muskmelons are a treat to the eyes. As most of you know, there was a time I lost 40 kilos of weight being on the Atkins Diet. You can read about my weight loss.
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We suggest eating this much and losing weight fast. In many of my previous blog posts. I have written about how I slowly gained back all my weight. To hurt my ankle and was overenthusiastic while working out.
Age factor with Menopause weight issues too played dirty in my case, like many other women. But mostly it was my bad eating habits that landed me in a total health mess. Now that I will soon be 55, I plan to lose some weight again. Lots of it needs to go now.
I am a strong believer in the ‘Self-help is the best help’ concept. Thus, while looking for an easy way to lose weight in two weeks during the summer. I came across many articles on the Fruitarian Diet.
The question lurked in my mind: Would that be a good way to lose weight? So here I thought of sharing with you all who are sailing in the same boat as me. Please read and share your thoughts about The Fruitarian Diet, if you have ever tried it.
The Fruitarian Diet Plan For Weight Loss–
Nowadays, people are turning towards Veganism and Vegetarianism. They are becoming more vocal about following a plant-based, vegan diet. Or vegetarian diet meal plan is the healthiest way to lose weight fast.
A large population of the world is following the fruitarian diet. This involves eating fresh fruits in all meals. According to nutrition experts, fruitarian diet plans are very restrictive diets. And not recommended, it goes against the rules of a balanced diet. Well, agree.
Can we use the fruitarian diet to lose some weight quickly?
We all know that fruits are packed with natural sugars. Like fructose, antioxidants, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, etc. We also know that fruits can reduce the risk of cancer and many other chronic diseases. Nutrition experts recommend eating seasonal fruits as healthy, yet they say that the fruit portion.
No more than 25% to 30% of an individual’s diet should be included in a healthy diet plan. LOL, and we talk about eating 100% fruits.
There are diets like the Mediterranean diet, with the inclusion of fruits and vegetables in larger proportions. Incidentally, the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the best heart-healthy diets. As far as losing weight on the Fruitarian Diet is concerned.
No experts refuse to accept it as healthy, but do agree that it can help in losing some quick weight. Since it will be a very low-calorie diet.
So weight loss, YE, S, but there is a high chance of losing muscle in the bargain. Hmmm! That is something to worry about.
Reasons why the Fruitarian Diet is not Recommended.
The Fruitarian Diet is a very restrictive one that can cause several health problems.
Though some can see quick weight loss, fruits are high in natural sugars. And eating large portions of fruit can make you put on weight instead of losing. Hmm! Risky, isn’t it?
For diabetic and pre-diabetic people, this can be a risky diet. Due to obvious reasons. The natural sugar in fruits can negatively affect blood sugar levels.
The Fruitarian Diet. It can never be a healthy option for people with pancreatic and kidney disorders.
It has been seen that the followers of the Fruitarian diet. Generally suffer due to low levels of calcium, vitamin D. vitamin B12. Iodine and even omega-3 fatty acids. This can lead to various health problems like anemia and low energy levels. And immune system disorders.
Since fruits have a low level of calcium, they can also be the cause of osteoporosis.
Malnutrition caused by eating fruits only can cause strong cravings and eating disorders.
The worst is that when one is eating only fruits. There is a lack of various vitamins and fats. Proteins, which can push your body into starvation mode. Thus difficult to lose weight in the long run. We all know that if we starve our bodies. It slows down our metabolism in an attempt to conserve energy for basic functioning.
In Conclusion.
Well, isn’t it very clear that the Fruitarian Diet is not at all a healthy option? But if you want to lose some quick weight to fit into a size smaller dress for a special day. You can try it for three days maximum.
Or the better way can be having one meal as a ‘Fruit Only’ kind, but one meal, a balanced one. I am going to try this middle path for a month, along with some walking exercises.
(My osteoarthritis doesn’t allow me anything more than that–Sigh!). Let me do it for exactly a month. And then I will share with you all the results of my personal experience.
Till then, eat healthy, stay home, and stay safe.
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