Fruitarian Diet & Health
So you’ve heard of vegetarians, vegans, even raw vegans but have you ever heard of a fruitarian diet? If you haven’t we’re about the break this down for you.
Honestly as vegans, we’ve all had those days where we feel like we could live on nothing but perfectly ripe mangoes and sunshine. It sounds like a dream, right? No cooking, no complex meal prep, just pure, unadulterated nature. But the Caavakushi team has been noticing a growing trend that has us a little bit worried: the rise of the strict fruitarian diet.
While we celebrate every step toward a more compassionate world, we think it’s time for a heart-to-heart. Is eating only fruit a high-vibe shortcut to health, or are you accidentally inviting a nutritional disaster into your body?
B12 Reality Check
The Caavakushi team feels that the most well kept secret in the fruit-only community is the B12 gap. We come across a major study highlighting that among those on ultra-restrictive fruit only diets, the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency can soar as high as 52%.
When you only eat what falls from a tree, you are missing out on the fortified foods and variety that keep most vegans thriving. Without B12, you’re looking at potential nerve damage and fatigue that no amount of fructose can fix. We think that fruit-high shouldn’t come at the cost of your central nervous system!
The Dental Drama Risk
We also found that being a fruitarian is a bit of a nightmare for your pearly whites. While fruits are packed with vitamins, they are also essentially nature’s candy. The Caavakushi team was shocked to find that periodontal diseases already affect up to 90% of the population, and constant exposure to the acids and sugars in a 100% fruit diet can accelerate tooth erosion and decay significantly (Our source: ResearchGate Periodontal Review).
If your teeth are constantly bathing in fruit acid, you’re essentially putting your enamel through a daily obstacle course. We feel that your smile should be as strong as it is beautiful!
Where’s The Muscle? (The Protein Problem)
The Caavakushi team thinks it’s vital to talk about the “P” word: Protein. Most fruits contain less than 1% protein. While you can survive on this for a short time, the long-term reality is protein energy malnutrition. We know that the body needs amino acids to repair tissues and keep your immune system from crashing.
Research shows that even moderately active adults need between 1.3g to 1.6g of protein per kg of body weight to stay healthy (Our source: Medical News Today, Analysis). Unless you are eating a literal mountain of avocados, a pure fruitarian diet approach simply doesn’t meet the mark.
The Caavakushi Perspective
The Caavakushi team feels that variety is the true superfood. We think that a healthy vegan diet should be a rainbow not just of fruits, but of legumes, grains, nuts, and leafy greens. We know that the most vibrant and healthy individuals long-term are the ones who embrace balance rather than restriction.
We don’t want to see our vegan community members compromising their vitality for an aesthetic. Being a fruitarian might look great on an Instagram feed with all those colourful smoothie bowls, but we think your long-term health is worth so much more than a like.
Final Thoughts From The Caavakushi Team
The Caavakushi team’s final verdict is that while fruit is definitely an essential part of a vegan diet, making it your only food source is a gamble. We’ve noticed that the risks of deficiency and dental damage are just too high to ignore on a fruitarian diet. Let’s keep the fruit, but let’s bring back the beans and kale too, shall we?
Caavakushi Team Tips: The Caavakushi team is made up of passionate long-term vegans, not medical doctors. If you are considering a major dietary shift, please consult a plant-based nutritionist to ensure you’re hitting all your nutritional targets!
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