Introduction to the Fruit Diet
The diet consists mainly of fruit, with no other staple foods. However, not all fruits are suitable for weight loss; relatively effective fruits for weight loss include apples, grapes, and kiwis.
Advantages of fruit for weight loss
Fruits are large in volume, high in water content, and have a strong satiating effect. They also have a low calorie density; for example, 100 grams of apple contains 52 kcal, peach 48 kcal, and grapefruit 41 kcal, which is less than 15 grams of rice, despite their much larger volume. Therefore, many people choose fruit as a weight-loss food.
However, some young girls eat a lot of fruit but not staple foods in order to lose weight quickly. It is wrong to rely solely on eating more fruit to lose weight, as it will cause an imbalance in nutrient intake and malnutrition.
The dangers of eating fruit indiscriminately for weight loss
While fruits are beneficial, there are certain dietary restrictions. People with diarrhea should avoid bananas; those with spleen and stomach deficiency should avoid water chestnuts; those with lung cold should avoid pears; those with indigestion or stomach problems should avoid red dates; those with acid reflux should avoid olives; those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat should avoid lychees; those who are weak and blood-deficient, postpartum, or suffering from external wind-cold should avoid persimmons; and those with poor gastrointestinal function due to spleen and stomach deficiency should avoid watermelons, etc.
Dangers of eating fruit on an empty stomach
Fruits like apples, which contain tannins and high levels of pectin, can easily form bezoars (stomach stones) when combined with stomach acid, especially when eaten on an empty stomach. However, eating on an empty stomach is only one factor; if a person has slow gastrointestinal motility, they are more prone to developing bezoars.
Fruits with a sour or astringent taste generally contain more tannins. Among the more common fruits, the top five are persimmon, hawthorn, black dates, oranges, and pomegranates. It is best to eat these fruits in moderation an hour after meals, but do not eat large quantities.
Therefore, everyone must pay attention and stop skipping staple foods and eating fruit on an empty stomach in order to lose weight. Otherwise, you will lose fat but lose your health, which is not worth it!
The Dangers of Reusing Fruit as a Main Meal
The body needs a variety of nutrients, including carbohydrates, minerals, and proteins. Fruits, however, contain virtually no protein or carbohydrates. Consuming only fruit over a long period can negatively impact the body's endocrine, digestive, and immune systems. Furthermore, the non-heme iron in fruits is difficult for the body to utilize. Long-term reliance on fruit as a primary meal will inevitably lead to insufficient protein and iron intake, resulting in anemia and weakened immune function.
The Dangers of Using Fruit and Vitamin Supplements for Weight Loss
To maintain a good figure, many white-collar women only eat fruit and rely on vitamin supplements for nutrition. This unhealthy weight loss method can lead to decreased bone density; while losing fat, bone mass is also reduced, and in severe cases, it can even develop into osteoporosis. Therefore, maintaining a proper weight is essential for white-collar women. Appropriate amounts of fat in the body can be converted into estrogen through biochemical processes, increasing calcium absorption and promoting bone formation.
The correct way to lose weight with fruit is as follows
First, you shouldn't replace meals with large amounts of fruit indefinitely, and you should be selective about the fruits you eat. For example, an apple has only about 60 to 70 calories and makes you feel full, while if you eat bananas, you might need to eat two to achieve the same feeling of fullness, resulting in a much higher calorie intake.
