The fruitarian diet has been around for hundreds of years and probably longer. The trend of being a fruitarian is fast catching up due to its proven records of health and weight loss benefits. Although being a fruitarian or not is individual choice, here’s why we think adding more fruits to one’s diet is a great idea!
Fruitarian and author David Wolfe says it is best to eat one type of fruit at a time and wait 45 minutes before another type of fruit is eaten. Fruits are generally classified into these categories.
Sub-acid fruits:
Examples: Sweet apples, sweet cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pears, papayas, figs, apricots, and mangos.
These are packed with micro nutrients and fibres that help blood, bone and skin related functions.
Sweet fruits:
Examples: Bananas, grapes and melons.
These are heavy source of water and energy not to mention strength!
Nuts:
Examples: Pecans, almonds, Brazil, cashews, walnuts, macadamias, pistachios and hazelnuts.
These are rich in essential oils and aid in digestion as well as eye related functions.
Seeds:
Examples: Sunflower, sesame, flax seeds, and pumpkin.
Powerful nutrients help reduce cholesterol and fight cancer.
Each of these type of fruits are rich sources of their own unique nutrients and so eating a good combination of at least one from each type will keep you fit as a fiddle.
Many believe the quality of fruit available in most commercial supermarkets is low. This is due to hybridization, chemical fertilization, chemical pesticides, and harvesting before the fruit is at the peak of ripeness. We suggest buying certified organic fruit, preferably found at farmers’ markets and health food stores.
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