There are many diets out there with varying benefits and risks, but one that’s not often heard of is the all-fruit diet. Yes, you read that right: an all-fruit diet! That’s right – following this diet will mean you eat nothing but fruits (and some vegetables) every day, giving up all meat, dairy products, grains, legumes and anything else that’s not fruit or vegetable-based. Obviously, this is a highly restrictive diet, so it’s important to know the health benefits and risks before deciding if it’s right for you!

Overview

What’s the healthiest way to eat? Lots of fruits and vegetables? Piles of meat? The answer, of course, depends on your dietary preferences and needs. But if you’re thinking about going all-fruit, you should know that the diet isn’t quite as healthy as some might think. Getting adequate protein can be a problem on an all-fruit diet (no meat or dairy here), especially for children who need more protein than adults. Diets high in refined sugar can also cause issues when consumed in large quantities because sugar breaks down into empty calories without any nutritional benefit. Also, don’t forget that eating fruits alone means you won't be getting many valuable vitamins found in vegetables like vitamin C.

Pros

Fruits are rich in nutrients, low in calories, and have several health benefits. A diet consisting entirely of fruits would make sure you’re getting all these great things while eating as few calories as possible. Diets that heavily restrict calories or food groups often result in unintended weight loss; restricting your diet to only fruits would prevent these unintentional losses.