Anyone eating mostly fruit?

[solarliving]

I've been attempting the Raw food Life for over 2 years and I've read so much information, I am almost confused. I am trying to be balanced with my diet but I find when I eat fats I want more and then I have to wait 3 hrs or so to eat fruit again. : ) I tend to be more satisfied just eating fruit. Every morning I do have a green a smoothie with dandelion, chard and parsely to make sure I'm getting greens. I find that I enjoy fruit the most out of all the foods. Watermelon, bananas, pineapple, figs, cucumbers etc..and I would be happy just eating fruit, but I'm afraid to eat too much due to some stories I've read.

I am curious to know if anyone has been eating a high fruit diet for a while and what your experience has been? Also what you might be consuming on a regular basis?

Thanks so much,

Solar

P.S. I am aware that seeds, avos and such are considered fruit. I am mostly referring to the delicious sweeter fruits.

[Riiiya]

i think there definitely should be some balance- with sweet fruit, greens, and fats. But if you feel so amazing on mostly fruit, let it be mostly fruit!! :D

Personally, i know that too much sugar will eventually make me feel bad- like eating really sugary fruits without balancing them with at least some greens or fats, will eventually dehydrate me and i'll feel bad to my stomach or smth (just found that out uuh)

[trinity082482]

1/2 my diet is fruit. Its easy to cut up and eat.. almost all of it is.. for me there is only maybe two handfuls of types of veggies I like eating raw on their own. FRUIT FRUIT, RAW RAW RAW!

[rawfigure]

Over half (some days 80% ) my diet is fruit in season, in winter I will do more cold soups and salads.

today I had :
3 grapefruits
1 apple
1 banana
bunch grapes

2 dates late as a snack.

I rarely eat Melon, Watermelon and Tropical fruit. It is a taste preference.

[Rawkinlocs]

:( Solar, I KNOW I owe you an email and I'm not avoiding it...just taking me a little longer to get it to you. I promise you I will send it to you and this post was the "kick in the pants" I needed to get on the ball! So sorry! :o

[barose]

I try to eat my fruit (including fruit in green smoothies) early and VERY late in the day with everything else in between. I think I get sooooo hungry just eating fruit is because I digest it quickly, so its important not to combine fruit with anything else unless I want a horrible stomach ache.

[shine72]

I've been attempting the Raw food Life for over 2 years and I've read so much information, I am almost confused. I am trying to be balanced with my diet but I find when I eat fats I want more and then I have to wait 3 hrs or so to eat fruit again. : ) I tend to be more satisfied just eating fruit. Every morning I do have a green a smoothie with dandelion, chard and parsely to make sure I'm getting greens. I find that I enjoy fruit the most out of all the foods. Watermelon, bananas, pineapple, figs, cucumbers etc..and I would be happy just eating fruit, but I'm afraid to eat too much due to some stories I've read.

I am curious to know if anyone has been eating a high fruit diet for a while and what your experience has been? Also what you might be consuming on a regular basis?

Thanks so much,

Solar

P.S. I am aware that seeds, avos and such are considered fruit. I am mostly referring to the delicious sweeter fruits.


My thoughts......

If you're really wanting the fruit, then EAT it!:D No point in denying yourself or subbing something else for it when that's not what you REALLY want. Get your fill of it. You may find that over time, you start to crave a salad after a while. If you're having greens in your smoothies, I wouldn't worry so much about them. If you're worried about not getting enough fats/oils, then try adding coconut or flax oil or both or alternate in your smoothies. Or have some olives or nuts a bit later in the day when you've had enough fruit to satisfy your craving it. Like have the nuts about two or so hours before bed so it carries you through until the morning. Or don't have them if you don't want them.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you and your body are in agreement and want mostly fruit, then who are you to argue with your body's logic?;) Sometimes our bodies REALLY DO know better than our "Monkey Minds" (sorry Revvell).

Just my thoughts. HTH!:D

[Revvell]

It's the "monkey mind" that is driving you nuts. It's summer!!! Eat fruit! As the weather chills you'll most likely be desiring whatever is available then. You know, it's so much more fun to enjoy food when you eat what you really want.. long as it's raw. It's called freedom.

Revvellicious

[shine72]

It's the "monkey mind" that is driving you nuts. It's summer!!! Eat fruit! As the weather chills you'll most likely be desiring whatever is available then. You know, it's so much more fun to enjoy food when you eat what you really want.. long as it's raw. It's called freedom.

Revvellicious


Yeah, what she said!:p You're up awfully early dahling!:D

[Veganforlife]

It's the "monkey mind" that is driving you nuts. It's summer!!! Eat fruit! As the weather chills you'll most likely be desiring whatever is available then. You know, it's so much more fun to enjoy food when you eat what you really want.. long as it's raw. It's called freedom.

Revvellicious

I so agree. I can easily eat (and am right now) a pound of grapes at one setting. And then during the day consume more fruits - peaches, bananas, etc.
As long as you ARE getting greens - don't worry about how much fruit.

This amazes me how much we "dissect" what we are eating when eating raw. Did we do that eating SAD/CRAP? No. At least I know I didn't. And that's why I was so sick and unhealthy and overweight. Now I don't count calories, carbs, fruit vs greens ratio etc. I eat what my body desires. If it wants chocolate, I'll eat it. If it wants nuts I'll eat 'em. If it wants more fruit I eat it. If it wants greens (more then my pound in the morning) I'll eat it. Get the picture? Just eat!
I think we, (saying that as a general term not finger pointing), but we take and use too much energy worrying about the above mentioned items, calories, carbs, etc. And that produces negativity and that emits to one's whole being and can slow our healing, weight elimination, etc. down. Just enjoy. Like Revvell says "play with your food".

[tanawana]

Also, don't think on the daily basis - think of the overall. Summer eat the fruit, winter eat more greens for example.

I haven't touched nuts or seeds in years and haven't eaten greens for the past 5 months. Fruit is a big part for me then. But, winter is around the corner and that will shift somewhat.

It takes time, but don't let the "rules" bog you down. You are you, listen to what your body desires or enjoys. It's pretty hard to mess up a raw food diet like a SAD diet :D

[G-Force]

I'm eating mostly fruits, too. I do a half melon then 45 mins later do a big ole green smoothie then have a salad at lunch with a bunch of fruit either before or after and then dinner is another salad and then more fruit.

Fruit is a lot easier for me to digest. Whenever I make too many veggie- or nut-based things my stomach hurts. (I'm going to get some digestive enzymes to help me digest raw veggies better.) And I'm thinking of starting to do another, smaller green smoothie at night to get more intense greens.

Sounds healthy to me - as long as you're getting your greens in - fruit is all good!

[solarliving]

Thanks everyone. It was nice to read that some of you are eating a lot of fruit. I suppose if I gave myself the freedom to just eat it, I would most likely start wanting something else. My mind tends to be scientific and analytical so I've been diligently trying to find proof of what the perfect diet is for humans. My recent thought is greens and vegetables as the highest portion of the diet so I try to make sure I get enough to balance out the fruit. I also question the fact that some long time raw foodist are supplementing more than just B-12, so it makes me wonder if they for some reason felt the need for that.

I guess my main fear is losing hair, only because of some other things I've read. I know some people say it's detox and perhaps at times it could be, but I can't help but also question if it is a lack of something or too much sugar. I love the concept of 80 10 10 but it would be nice to see what 80% of carbs looks like for someone my size. I'm not really into figuring out percentages. Like would that be 20 bananas, handful of nuts? ;)

I hope I haven't overwhelmed any of you. These are just questions I've had for a while and haven't asked about.

[Revvell]

Yeah, what she said!:p You're up awfully early dahling!:D

Yuh. Was up until 3 enjoying my "freedom". Yaawwwwwn!!! :rolleyes:

[tammay]

Solar, thanks for posting this question, because if you hadn't, I would have :D.

I've also been worried a bit lately that I've been eating too much fruit. I haven't been raw long (about 3 weeks) but I'm very concerned about doing "raw" right, i.e., getting enough nutrients, etc. I've had such issues (and still do) with emotional/binge eating and one reason I've gone raw is to try and learn how to listen to my body and give it what it wants.

I started out eating fruit until lunchtime (well, 30 minutes before lunch because I'm trying a little food combining too) and then having a big salad with either avocado or nuts (for protein and because I love 'em) and dry fruit for desert, then in the evening doing raw veggies either alone or in a maranade with more dried fruit for dessert or raw fudge.

But the past week I've been craving more fruit. So I decided to try a no-holds on fruit in the morning (which means I eat when I'm hungry fruit until lunch - so now I eat about 4-5 servings rather than 2-3 which is what I was having before, but they are servings, not, say a whole melon in one sitting) and replacing the raw veggies with a green smoothie that's about 25% greens, 50% fruit, and 25% water.

I'm feeling as great as I did with less fruit but the difference is that I feel like the additional fruit is much more satisfying and is helping me curb cravings for junk food (one of my big downfalls). I figure since my body is telling me this is what it wants and I get greens with the big lunch salad and the smoothie as well as proteins/fats, then I'm doing fine.

Tam

[solarliving]

Hi Tammay,

Thanks for replying. I have upped the fruit intake also. Just eat it till I want something else. Seems to be working. I think I ate 12 figs yesterday:D but I also had 2 green smoothies, nori rolls with cukes and avo, then later had a flax, almond butter and honey sandwich with sesame milk. Boy was that decadent.

[DavidZaneMason]

I've been eating all fruit for many years (after a long transition period!).....and I'm the healthiest guy I know! :) I think if you evolve naturally in that direction, you should certainly give it a try. You can always go back to an earlier way of eating if you become uncomfortable.

-David Z. Mason

[solarliving]

Thanks David-That's just what I was hoping to hear. : )

[samariah]

yea, if thats what you evolve toward naturally then go with it. do what your body feels like doing. not what you crave, not what someone is telling you to do. just be aware of your body.

[Ariannah]

I've been attempting the Raw food Life for over 2 years and I've read so much information, I am almost confused. I am trying to be balanced with my diet but I find when I eat fats I want more and then I have to wait 3 hrs or so to eat fruit again. : ) I tend to be more satisfied just eating fruit. Every morning I do have a green a smoothie with dandelion, chard and parsely to make sure I'm getting greens. I find that I enjoy fruit the most out of all the foods. Watermelon, bananas, pineapple, figs, cucumbers etc..and I would be happy just eating fruit, but I'm afraid to eat too much due to some stories I've read.

I am curious to know if anyone has been eating a high fruit diet for a while and what your experience has been? Also what you might be consuming on a regular basis?

Thanks so much,

Solar

P.S. I am aware that seeds, avos and such are considered fruit. I am mostly referring to the delicious sweeter fruits.
It's mostly fruit for me, for now. I'm being opportunistic about the availability of fruit here in NS because I know if I as much as blink or let my breath out, that time will pass.

I've been freezing bananas for winter smoothies, and even though frozen is not as optimal as fresh, it's better than resigning to eating cooked rice through the winter, IMO.

When I feel like it, I also have greens in my smoothies.

[rawfigure]

David you are right...It took me almost two years to get to a high amount of fruit in my diet, now I eat more than greens. I find I feel clean and energetic on fruit. My digestive system likes it too. At first I crashed from time to time but now my body loves it. :D

[kiwiberry1002]

i love eating fruit, but whenever i eat only fruit for a day, or eat "too much", i get very bloated and endup feeling not so great. i googled it before and it said it's because everyone has different tolerance levels to fructose, and so when you pass ur tolerance level, the fruit ferments in your tummy and causes you to bloat. Hmmmm, but i still eat tons of fruit everyday anyways=p haha

[belle]

i love eating fruit, but whenever i eat only fruit for a day, or eat "too much", i get very bloated and endup feeling not so great. i googled it before and it said it's because everyone has different tolerance levels to fructose, and so when you pass ur tolerance level, the fruit ferments in your tummy and causes you to bloat. Hmmmm, but i still eat tons of fruit everyday anyways=p haha

the fruit shouldnt ferment in your stomach if you are eating it with proper food combinations- alone or with only greens. Eating mono for fruits help too for some with digestion issues.

[solarliving]

I read this a while ago, but it didn't really sink in until now. It's crazy how certain beliefs can be so ingrained. Such as the fear of eating too much fruit when we are by nature Frugivores.:rolleyes:

All biological, biochemical, anatomical and physiological features of man definitely place him in the class of frugivores as a primate of the highest order, as indicated by the number, structure and dental formula of the teeth; the length and structure of the digestive system, the position of the eyes, the functions of the skin, the character of the nails, the salivary characteristics, the relative size of the liver, the number and position of the mammary glands, the position and structure of the reproductive organs, the character of the human placenta, the nature of having two hands and two feet, the method of physical transportation and many other factors, all indicating unquestionably our constitutional nature and biological heritage as a frugivore, whose natural diet consists primarily of fruit. By our very nature as a frugivore, we cannot function properly contrary to that nature. Frugivores may partake of some green leaves and other plant parts with advantages. Man may in accordance with his constitutional nature, add green vegetables and nuts to the fruit diet, thereby improving it.


Frugivores
Fruit-eating animals
Primates and anthropoids, humans, orangutans, apes, monkeys, etc

Herbivores
Grass and vegetable eaters
Cattle, sheep, goats, deer, horses, rabbits, etc.

Carnivores
Animals that live on the flesh, bone, offal, etc. of other animals
Cats, dogs, lions, tigers, wolves, buzzards, hawks, eagles, jackals, etc.

Omnivores
Animals that live off a mixed diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, flesh, offal, etc.
Animals such as pigs, hogs.

Graminivores
Animals that subsist on grains
—birds primarily)

Insectivores
Bats, birds and creatures that subsist on insects

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[irrevocable]

I eat a lot of fruit, but I tend to balance it with something fatty. Avocado is a great source of fat and is a fruit - so after my chug down of grapes, I will have some of that.

Also tend to sip on orange juice mixed with a tablespoon of cold pressed olive oil in order to balance out the quick energy from the oj with the slow released energy from the oil.

Fruit is awesome.

[tanawana]

I don't know about mixing fruit and fats too much there. I'd be careful at least. Overtime that may catch up to you.

[Dj 247]

Thanks everyone. It was nice to read that some of you are eating a lot of fruit. I suppose if I gave myself the freedom to just eat it, I would most likely start wanting something else. My mind tends to be scientific and analytical so I've been diligently trying to find proof of what the perfect diet is for humans. My recent thought is greens and vegetables as the highest portion of the diet so I try to make sure I get enough to balance out the fruit. I also question the fact that some long time raw foodist are supplementing more than just B-12, so it makes me wonder if they for some reason felt the need for that.

I guess my main fear is losing hair, only because of some other things I've read. I know some people say it's detox and perhaps at times it could be, but I can't help but also question if it is a lack of something or too much sugar. I love the concept of 80 10 10 but it would be nice to see what 80% of carbs looks like for someone my size. I'm not really into figuring out percentages. Like would that be 20 bananas, handful of nuts? ;)

I hope I haven't overwhelmed any of you. These are just questions I've had for a while and haven't asked about.

You should listen to Revvell's podcast with David Wolfe on Celebrating your potential. He explains things so well like why you should take super foods before starting a raw food diet.

[rawsurfer]

fruit is the best man
i feel so good eating fruit, and then i give into my cravings and eat nuts and i feel very bad. nuts are the enemy to me (at least in the summer, which is basically all year where i live). they make me want to throw up and i dont get hungry for like 8 hours after i eat them. and if i eat them before i go to bed i need like 5 extra hours of sleep. fruit, and green smoothies on the other hand, make me feel like the king of the world. i feel like i could levitate when i am eating this way. why do i still eat nuts? because they taste good and i am not really sure. im pretty insane with repetitive behavior sometimes.

[solarliving]

Rawsurfer- Thanks for the laugh.

DJ47- Thanks for the heads up. I will check it out.

[irrevocable]

I don't know about mixing fruit and fats too much there. I'd be careful at least. Overtime that may catch up to you.

What do you mean?

You shouldn't eat fruit on its own - that is a quick energy food and you need to balance it out with something that is a slow-release food.

[tanawana]

There counteractive in digestion for one - One example is the fruit cannot digest as easily due to the fat, so it sits and you don't want that. :(