{"id":58932,"date":"2024-02-14T06:30:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T06:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=58932"},"modified":"2024-02-14T06:31:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T06:31:29","slug":"benefits-of-fruit-fasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Fruit Fasting and How to Do It Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#What_Happens_if_I_Only_Eat_Fruit_for_3_Days\" >What Happens if I Only Eat Fruit for 3 Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#3-Day_Fruit_Fast_Benefits_and_Potential_Setbacks\" >3-Day Fruit Fast Benefits and Potential Setbacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#72-Hour_Fruit_Fast_Benefits\" >72-Hour Fruit Fast Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Fruit_Fasting_for_Weight_Loss\" >Fruit Fasting for Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Fruit_Fasting_for_Hunger_Regulation_and_Bloating\" >Fruit Fasting for Hunger Regulation and Bloating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Fruit_Fasting_for_Detox\" >Fruit Fasting for Detox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Fruit_Fasting_for_Health_Benefits\" >Fruit Fasting for Health Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#What_Are_the_Symptoms_of_the_Fruit_Fast_Diet\" >What Are the Symptoms of the Fruit Fast Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#How_Long_Should_You_Do_a_Fruit_Fast\" >How Long Should You Do a Fruit Fast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#The_Fruit_Fasting_Diet_Plan\" >The Fruit Fasting Diet Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#What_to_Avoid_on_Fruit_Fasting\" >What to Avoid on Fruit Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Which_Fruit_Is_the_Best_for_Fasting\" >Which Fruit Is the Best for Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Which_Vegetable_Is_the_Best_for_Fasting\" >Which Vegetable Is the Best for Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Other_Healthy_Fruit_Fast_Diet_Rules\" >Other Healthy Fruit Fast Diet Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#3-Day_Fruit_Fast\" >3-Day Fruit Fast<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#3-Day_Fruit_Fast_Option_1_Mono-Fruit_Fast\" >3-Day Fruit Fast Option 1: Mono-Fruit Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#3-Day_Fruit_Fast_Option_2_Multi-Fruit_Fast\" >3-Day Fruit Fast Option 2: Multi-Fruit Fast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#7-Day_Fruit_Fast\" >7-Day Fruit Fast<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Step_1_Gradual_Changes_on_Day_1\" >Step 1: Gradual Changes on Day 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Step_2_Fruit_Flush_on_Days_2-3\" >Step 2: Fruit Flush on Days 2-3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Step_3_Nutritionally-Complete_Follow_Up_on_Days_4-7\" >Step 3: Nutritionally-Complete Follow Up on Days 4-7<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#30-Day_Fruit_Fast\" >30-Day Fruit Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#For_more_fasting_tips_and_guidance\" >For more fasting tips and guidance:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#What_happens_to_your_body_when_you_only_eat_fruit_for_72_hours\" >What happens to your body when you only eat fruit for 72 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#How_much_weight_will_I_lose_if_I_only_eat_fruit_for_2_weeks\" >How much weight will I lose if I only eat fruit for 2 weeks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#Can_you_lose_weight_by_fruit_fasting\" >Can you lose weight by fruit fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#What_is_the_21-day_fruit_fast\" >What is the 21-day fruit fast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the benefits of fruit fasting worth the hype, or does it matter more to know whether you can safely do the fast before diving into the fad? Having reservations about new fasting methods is a good thing. You should ask questions before you try any fasting program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the purported benefits of fruit fasting, there are also some potential side effects. It helps to understand what happens to your body before you embrace the fast. We\u2019ll show you how to properly fast to ensure you still enjoy the necessary macros on longer programs. Let\u2019s dive into the facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_if_I_Only_Eat_Fruit_for_3_Days\"><\/span><b>What Happens if I Only Eat Fruit for 3 Days?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of fruit fasting <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating fewer calories than burned to lose weight\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/calorie-deficit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term weight loss to kickstart healthy eating plans (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5639963\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling full and regulating your appetite (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6352252\/#:~:text=Consumption%20of%20soluble%20dietary%20fibre,significant%20role%20in%20appetite%20regulation.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping the kidneys flush toxins and waste products out of your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/peer\/detoxification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.jhu.edu\/at-work\/2020\/01\/15\/focus-on-wellness-drinking-more-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More antioxidants and polyphenols to reduce the risk of chronic diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5490577\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you must understand why you benefit from fasting and the correct ways to fast with fruit before you start it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Day_Fruit_Fast_Benefits_and_Potential_Setbacks\"><\/span><b>3-Day Fruit Fast Benefits and Potential Setbacks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit fast benefits include that you may lose weight and detox your body. Let\u2019s take a closer look at these potential benefits and why they may occur. Then, you\u2019ll see what evidence suggests that a regular fruit fast isn\u2019t the safest option. Instead, you\u2019ll discover what is a safe fruit fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"72-Hour_Fruit_Fast_Benefits\"><\/span><b>72-Hour Fruit Fast Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit fasting is a newer method where you eat only raw fruits for three days. Some diets allow nuts and raw vegetables, while safer options provide the missing macros. However, let\u2019s see how the fruit fasting benefits unfold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_Fasting_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Fruit Fasting for Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some evidence suggests that you may lose weight on a 3-day fruit flush, but it\u2019s a short-lived truth if you don\u2019t know how to adjust your long-term diet and lifestyle for more sustainable weight loss. Firstly, the 3-day fruit flush diet cuts calories to 900-1,000 daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD suggests that women should reduce their calories to 1,200-1,500 daily, while men should reduce their calories to 1,500-1,800 daily to lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/calorie-deficit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Doing this should result in losing 1-2 pounds weekly. So, cutting your calories to 1,000 or less per day will likely result in weight loss, but whether you\u2019ll keep it off is another issue entirely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sudden drop in weight doesn\u2019t generally result in sustainable weight loss. Instead, you should slowly lose 1-2 pounds weekly. A Swansea University study showed that reducing your calories often has only short-term weight loss effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5639963\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, your body will compensate for the sudden changes by replenishing short-term weight loss, which is probably mostly water loss, once you increase your calories again. You&#8217;ll experience a yo-yo effect if you think you can lose weight from fruit fasting without following the fast with healthy eating habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, fruit fasting encourages you to consume fruits with high water content and to stay well hydrated. Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests water can help you lose weight by stimulating your metabolism to work harder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.jhu.edu\/at-work\/2020\/01\/15\/focus-on-wellness-drinking-more-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the Mayo Clinic suggests long-term and sustainable weight loss relies on eating healthier foods every day and being active (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss\/art-20047752\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Moderate calorie restriction, a nutritious balanced diet, and physical activity are essential for any weight loss plan.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\">Try using the app <\/a> and see for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_Fasting_for_Hunger_Regulation_and_Bloating\"><\/span><b>Fruit Fasting for Hunger Regulation and Bloating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashley Simper, the manager of dietetics at OSF Healthcare, explains how you should approach the high fiber content of fruit fasting with caution (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.osfhealthcare.org\/72-hour-fruit-diet-myths-vs-facts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although Malaysian research confirms that soluble dietary fiber can help you feel full and regulate your appetite, drastically increasing your fiber intake can lead to adverse effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6352252\/#:~:text=Consumption%20of%20soluble%20dietary%20fibre,significant%20role%20in%20appetite%20regulation.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans show that 90-97% of individuals don\u2019t consume enough fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-03\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, 85% of adults don\u2019t eat enough fruits and vegetables, which are primary sources of soluble fiber.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding fiber from fruit seems logical to fix this. However, Medical News Today warns not to increase fiber suddenly or drastically, as this may cause digestive symptoms such as bloating, cramping, diarrhea, or constipation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321286\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although proponents of fruit fasting claim that it can help reduce bloating, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/too-much-fiber-in-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too much fiber<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a short time can have the opposite effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends women eat 25 grams and men eat 36 grams of fiber each day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jandonline.org\/article\/S2212-2672(15)01386-6\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A sudden fiber jump isn\u2019t necessary and may result in unwanted symptoms. A 3-day fruit fast may involve too drastic an increase in fiber for many people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6_1.png\" alt=\"benefits of fruit fasting\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_Fasting_for_Detox\"><\/span><b>Fruit Fasting for Detox<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common claim is that fruit fasting is a reliable detox method. However, your body detoxifies itself naturally on its own. Texas A&amp;M University states that the liver and kidneys are the two primary detox organs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/peer\/detoxification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body constantly and naturally produces and rids itself of toxins through the liver,\u00a0 kidneys, and other organs. So, how does fruit fasting help this process? Johns Hopkins University says water helps the kidneys flush waste out of your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.jhu.edu\/at-work\/2020\/01\/15\/focus-on-wellness-drinking-more-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit fasting encourages you to stay hydrated and eat fruits that are high in water. So, you provide water to support the kidney\u2019s natural process. Instead, eating high-water-content fruits and drinking eight 8 oz glasses of water per day can help the kidneys flush toxins more easily, and these things can be incorporated into any healthy balanced diet, so a fruit fast is not necessary.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruit_Fasting_for_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Fruit Fasting for Health Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit fasting gives you an opportunity to move away from the 85% of individuals who don\u2019t eat enough fruit or vegetables (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-03\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll benefit from the additional intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and polyphenols(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/fruit-and-vegetables\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Victoria State Government Department of Health suggests that eating more raw fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing the following conditions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/fruit-and-vegetables\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do fruits reduce these risks? Chinese researchers found that fruits have antioxidants that may help reduce heart disease risks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5490577\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Polyphenols in fruit are essential in your daily diet because your body can\u2019t make or store them. They can be found in various fruits, including grapes, apples, pomegranates, berries, and avocados (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5490577\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you don\u2019t need to do a fruit fast to benefit from antioxidants and polyphenols &#8211; simply include more fruit in your regular, healthy, balanced diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-intermittent-fasting\/\"><i>Green Tea Intermittent Fasting: Benefits and Side Effects<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Symptoms_of_the_Fruit_Fast_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Are the Symptoms of the Fruit Fast Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fruit fast may cause symptoms, particularly in those who aren\u2019t used to fasting. For example, too much fiber consumed too fast may cause bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, or other gastrointestinal symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321286\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may also experience other symptoms when following a fruit fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize including all essential macro and micronutrients in a healthy diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-03\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Two essential macronutrients you won\u2019t get enough of during a fruit fast are protein and healthy fats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UCLA Health suggests a protein deficiency may cause brittle hair, hunger pangs, weakness, stress fractures, muscle weakness, memory problems, mood changes, and a poor immune system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/are-you-getting-enough-protein-heres-what-happens-if-you-dont\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may get away with avoiding protein for three days if you\u2019re an otherwise healthy adult, but longer fasts can be dangerous. In addition, even short-term inadequate protein intake is likely to result in some muscle breakdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much or too little fat in your diet is also not good and may have adverse effects. The National Library of Medicine suggests that eating too much unhealthy fat could raise your bad cholesterol levels and blood pressure, or increase your risk of heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK553097\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, are essential nutrients that every person should eat as part of a well-balanced diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-03\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Balance is how you achieve healthy eating habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, too little healthy fat in your diet may cause achy joints, hunger, fatigue, brain fog, weakened immunity, dry skin, hair loss, or irregular menstruation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/13770979-what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). At the same time, a lack of dietary fat may cause vitamin deficiencies. Fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, skipping essential nutrients may cause symptoms related to vitamin deficiencies, a lack of protein, or too little fat in your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_You_Do_a_Fruit_Fast\"><\/span><b>How Long Should You Do a Fruit Fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should always talk to your healthcare provider before you start any restrictive diet or fast. They\u2019re not safe for everyone. Fasts that only allow a limited number of foods or restrict entire food groups should not be done for more than 3 days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, use modified fruit fasts that welcome all the essential macronutrients you need daily, including protein and healthy fats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-03\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\">change your life for the better! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fruit_Fasting_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><b>The Fruit Fasting Diet Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fruit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> types of fruit <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fast exist, so let\u2019s now look at some examples with the suggested fruits to use and other facts you need. Remember to check with your healthcare practitioner before you start any fasting program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Avoid_on_Fruit_Fasting\"><\/span><b>What to Avoid on Fruit Fasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with what\u2019s usually recommended to avoid on fruit fasts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/diet-nutrition\/fruit-flush-diet.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen, canned, or dried fruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed or cooked food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starchy vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5-1.png\" alt=\"benefits of fruit fasting\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Fruit_Is_the_Best_for_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Which Fruit Is the Best for Fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Health Reporter suggests the following are the best fruits for fruit fasting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthreporter.com\/fruit-fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits that have a higher water concentration are instrumental for fruit fasting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthreporter.com\/fruit-fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These fruits also contain various vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Bananas are fiber-rich, but they have a lower water content and should be balanced with other fruits with higher water content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/food-features\/bananas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Vegetable_Is_the_Best_for_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Which Vegetable Is the Best for Fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Health Reporter suggests including non-starchy vegetables, such as (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthreporter.com\/fruit-fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courgettes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including vegetables in a fruit fast will allow for some variety, but it doesn\u2019t change the fact that essential macronutrients such as protein and fat are lacking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Healthy_Fruit_Fast_Diet_Rules\"><\/span><b>Other Healthy Fruit Fast Diet Rules<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to do a fruit fast more safely, you should follow these simple guidelines to consume more of all the essential macros (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthreporter.com\/fruit-fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a tablespoon of olive or flaxseed oil to dress salads, and add nuts and seeds to get protein and healthy fat, including walnuts and almonds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume a protein shake in the morning to get the macronutrient, and\/or add 6 oz of lean protein for dinner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use hemp, soy, brown rice, or yellow pea protein powders to supplement your fast with plant-based sources of essential nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink eight 8-12 oz glasses of water per day to help your kidneys detox the body while enjoying the nutrients in fruits and vegetables (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.jhu.edu\/at-work\/2020\/01\/15\/focus-on-wellness-drinking-more-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to your healthcare provider about using supplements for certain vitamins and minerals that you may be missing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice light exercises such as walking every day during your fruit fast, as vigorous activities are challenging on such a low-calorie program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Day_Fruit_Fast\"><\/span><b>3-Day Fruit Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 3-day fruit fast is the most popular. You have two options if you wish to follow a fruit-only fast. The second option lets you supplement your fruit with raw vegetables and nuts, but it is still highly restrictive and not anywhere close to being a healthy, balanced diet. However, the first option is even more restrictive, and we don\u2019t recommend this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Day_Fruit_Fast_Option_1_Mono-Fruit_Fast\"><\/span><b>3-Day Fruit Fast Option 1: Mono-Fruit Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mono-fruit fast is the strictest form of fruit fast and only allows you to choose one fruit to eat for three days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthreporter.com\/fruit-fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Choose from the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This version is simple, but incredibly restrictive and is probably not a good idea for anyone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Day_Fruit_Fast_Option_2_Multi-Fruit_Fast\"><\/span><b>3-Day Fruit Fast Option 2: Multi-Fruit Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This version allows you to eat multiple different types of fruit and sometimes includes vegetables and supplemental nuts for protein and healthy fat. It\u2019s still highly restrictive and not a healthy or balanced diet, so if you attempt it, you should only do so for a short period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/\"><i>Intermittent Fasting and Running: A Winning Combination or a Terrible Mistake? <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Day_Fruit_Fast\"><\/span><b>7-Day Fruit Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 7-day fruit fast could follow a version of the fruit flush diet. The fruit flush diet includes some protein and fat each day to help you eat all the essential nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, use the first step for day one and the next for days two and three. Then, extend your fruit fast with a healthy, nutritious diet for four more days by following these steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Gradual_Changes_on_Day_1\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Gradual Changes on Day 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step of the fruit flush is to drink a protein-rich shake every two hours, followed by an 8 oz glass of water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Start at 8 am and finish at 4 pm on the first day. The protein shake should be nutritionally dense to help you get all your essential macronutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could use protein powders or raw ingredients in your shakes, as long as they provide fat, fiber, protein, and some carbs. Here are three recipes with good macronutrient content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fitfoodiefinds.com\/best-protein-shakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-82975\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onewholesomelife.com\/banana-protein-shake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseasmessyapron.com\/peanut-butter-cup-protein-shake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fitfoodiefinds.com\/best-protein-shakes\/#wprm-recipe-container-82975\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Protein Shakes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onewholesomelife.com\/banana-protein-shake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana Protein Shake<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseasmessyapron.com\/peanut-butter-cup-protein-shake\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut Butter Protein Shake<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish your day with a dinner that includes a 3-6 oz piece of lean protein or an egg white with a salad using the recommended vegetables. Add flaxseed or olive oil to your salad, or swap the salad for half an avocado.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5_1.png\" alt=\"benefits of fruit fasting\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Fruit_Flush_on_Days_2-3\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Fruit Flush on Days 2-3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step two is stricter between 8 am and 4 pm and cuts back on the lean protein dinner plans. Follow these rules on days 2-3 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a 100-calorie serving of your chosen fruit every two hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy a salad using the recommended vegetables or half an avocado for dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a protein shake to dinner each night<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Nutritionally-Complete_Follow_Up_on_Days_4-7\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Nutritionally-Complete Follow Up on Days 4-7<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final step of the 7-day fruit flush diet requires you to follow the 3-day flush with a nutritionally-complete diet for four days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll also increase your physical activity and limit your calories each day to welcome a healthy, nutritious lifestyle for the remainder of this flush. Make sure you eat a well-balanced diet with limited calories during this period (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-03\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30-Day_Fruit_Fast\"><\/span><b>30-Day Fruit Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 30-day fruit fast is more challenging. Therefore, we recommend a modified version of the 5:2 fasting method instead (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/heart-matters-magazine\/nutrition\/ask-the-expert\/fast-diet#:~:text=The%205%3A2%20diet%20is,on%20the%20remaining%20two%20days.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Our modified recommendation follows an intermittent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-schedule\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fasting schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while allowing you to enjoy whole fruits and vegetables on fasting days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules are simple enough: eat a healthy, wholesome diet, exercise five days each week, and use fruit fasting on two non-consecutive days. Choose a mono or multi-fruit fasting to narrow your calories significantly on the two fasting days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the 5:2 diet, it is normally recommended to limit your calories to 500-600 on the two fasting days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/heart-matters-magazine\/nutrition\/ask-the-expert\/fast-diet#:~:text=The%205%3A2%20diet%20is,on%20the%20remaining%20two%20days.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calories.info\/food\/fruit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calorie chart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help you keep track of how many calories you eat with your chosen fruits on fasting days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calories.info\/food\/fruit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Continue the cycle for 30 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_more_fasting_tips_and_guidance\"><\/span><b>For more fasting tips and guidance:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-fasting-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-Day Fasting Challenge<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-macros\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent Fasting Macros<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-after-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Eat After Fasting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2.png\" alt=\"benefits of fruit fasting\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_your_body_when_you_only_eat_fruit_for_72_hours\"><\/span><strong>What happens to your body when you only eat fruit for 72 hours?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you only eat fruit for 72 hours, your body will lack the essential nutrients recommended by the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-03\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may become nutrient deficient and experience symptoms such as weakness, hunger, fatigue, mood changes, and brain fog (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/are-you-getting-enough-protein-heres-what-happens-if-you-dont\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/13770979-what-happens-if-you-dont-eat-enough-fat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may also lose weight, but it\u2019s likely to be mostly water and some muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_weight_will_I_lose_if_I_only_eat_fruit_for_2_weeks\"><\/span><strong>How much weight will I lose if I only eat fruit for 2 weeks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit fasting can make you lose weight or water weight quickly by cutting your calories to 900-1,000 daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/fruit-flush-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Most women only need to reduce their calories to 1,200-1,500 per day and most men need to reduce theirs to 1,500-1,800 to lose 1-2 pounds per week(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/calorie-deficit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating only fruit for 2 weeks is not healthy or balanced and it\u2019s likely to result in nutrient deficiencies. If you do lose weight, it\u2019s likely to be mostly water and muscle. It\u2019s best to stick to a healthy balanced diet that creates the recommended calorie deficit for two weeks or longer, as extreme calorie deficits may only have temporary benefits but many drawbacks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5639963\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_lose_weight_by_fruit_fasting\"><\/span><strong>Can you lose weight by fruit fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit fasting can result in short-term weight loss, but it is likely to be mostly water and some muscle. For more sustainable weight loss, you need to create a moderate calorie deficit with a healthy balanced diet and physical activity that you can stick to in the long term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_21-day_fruit_fast\"><\/span><strong>What is the 21-day fruit fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 21-day fruit fast is also known as the Daniel Fast Diet. You limit yourself to fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes for three weeks, while avoiding animal products or preservatives. One study suggested that the Daniel Fast improved some cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in the short term, but more research is required (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2941756\/#:~:text=It%20involves%20a%2021%20day,legumes%2C%20nuts%2C%20and%20seeds.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_of_fruit_fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purported benefits of fruit fasting are appealing, as the nutrients in fruit may benefit you. However, restrictive fruit fasts aren\u2019t good for your health or nutritional needs. Instead, you should include more fruit in your healthy, balanced diet to get all the benefits with none of the risks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are the benefits of fruit fasting worth the hype, or does it matter more to know whether you can safely do the fast before diving into the fad? Having reservations about new fasting methods is a good thing. You should ask questions before you try any fasting program.\u00a0 In addition to the purported benefits of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":57688,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[],"coauthors":[178,87],"class_list":["post-58932","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fasting-diet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Benefits of Fruit Fasting and How to Do It Safely - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover which purported \u2605 BENEFITS OF FRUIT FASTING \u27a4 are true and which are untrue before you try one of our modified fruit fasts.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Benefits of Fruit Fasting and How to Do It Safely\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover which purported \u2605 BENEFITS OF FRUIT FASTING \u27a4 are true and which are untrue before you try one of our modified fruit fasts.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-02-14T06:31:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/intermittent-fasting-1024x576.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"576\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Caroline Lambert, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Caroline Lambert, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"13 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Caroline Lambert\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/fabe8ecbcb9b776c4b92925b2bb1296a\"},\"headline\":\"The Benefits of Fruit Fasting and How to Do It Safely\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-02-14T06:31:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/\"},\"wordCount\":2667,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-fruit-fasting\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/intermittent-fasting.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Fasting\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Are the benefits of fruit fasting worth the hype, or does it matter more to know whether you can safely do the fast before diving into the fad? 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