Questions tagged [fruitarianism]

Fruitarians are a subset of vegans that eat solely or mainly fruit. Some also eat nuts and seeds

Fruit, nuts and seeds can be collected without harming plants. Pulses such as peas and beans are seeds (or seeds and seed pods).

Fruitarians vary as to whether and if so, what kinds of nuts and seeds they include in their diet.

Questions about health, nutrition, specific questions about the transition to, and statistics about fruitarianism should use this tag.

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Is it safe to follow a Fruitarian diet? If not, what are the potential health issues?

Fruitarianism is a diet that consists entirely or primarily of fruits in the botanical sense, and possibly nuts and seeds, without animal products. Fruitarianism is a subset of dietary veganism. Is it safe to follow a Fruitarian diet? If…
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Why do people choose to follow a fruitarian diet?

Many vegans switch to, or sometimes try to follow, a fruitarian diet. Which are their reasons? Is this for health or for some ethical reason?
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What are the health benefits of eating citrus fruits with their peels?

I'd like to know what are the health advantages of eating citrus fruits with their peels. By citrus fruits I mean lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins, etc. Lets assume we're talking about raw, organic fruits.
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How to remove pesticides and harmful bacteria from fruits and vegetables?

I'd like to blend some fruits with their peels, however I'm concerns about pesticides and harmful bacteria. I understand I should buy organic, but in case it's not or just to be safe, what methods I should use to get rid of pesticides and harmful…
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What is a good source of thiamine (B1), niacin (B3) and B12 for fruitarians?

This answer suggests that a diet consisting only of fruits is likely to lack sufficient thiamine (B1), niacin (B3) and B12. What kind of diet can you follow to cover those losses? Would eating grains and nuts be enough?
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How can I modify a fruitarian + dairy diet to provide sufficient vitamins, minerals and protein?

I am a man with 37 Yrs and average body type with almost 80kg weigth with this amount protein needs (based of this site): I am trying to follow a fruitarian diet with some modifications such as adding milk and some other vegetables (trying not to…
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Bananas - the pros and cons of living off them

I have a lot of bananas at the moment. I am cooking them, eating them in so many ways it is impossible to explain. However, is it possible to live off bananas in my vegetarian diet? Am I getting enough nutrients? What should I add to my banana…
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Is boiling orange or lemon peels and drinking it as a tea healthy?

In the following article we can read that you can you can 'boil the (orange) peel for around 15-20 minutes and drink it like a tea'. Side note: Wouldn't you end up with essential oil instead where ingesting essential oils are not generally…
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