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A fruitarian diet is a diet composed of more than 50% fruit. The type of fruitarian diet varies among fruitarians.

Fruitarian Diet

The fruitarian diet is a diet, which contains mostly fruits. The type of fruitarian diet varies among fruitarians.

Some strictly consume only fruits

Some include nuts and seeds

Some include what is commonly thought of as vegetables including peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados.

Some also include grains in the diet.

One definition of a fruitarian is someone who has a diet composed of more than 50% fruit.

Fruitarians can choose fruits from seven basic fruit groups:

Acid fruits: Citrus, pineapples, strawberries, pomegranates, kiwi, cranberries, apples

Subacid fruits: Sweet apples, sweet cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pears, papayas, figs, apricots, and mangoes

Sweet fruits: Bananas, grapes, melons, sapota

Nuts, seeds: Pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, hazelnuts

Seeds: Sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, flax

Dried fruits: Dates, figs, apricots, raisins, cherries, prunes

Oily fruits: Avocados, coconut, and olives.
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