Fruitarianism
A Third Age Diet & Nutrition feature
by our Health Editor

Fruitarianism is considerably more than just a passing diet fad. A person who chooses to adopt a Fruitarian Diet (a Fruitarian) is someone who makes the decision to eat only fruit.

A person who chooses to adopt a diet of at least 75% fruit with the remainder of their diet consisting of natural, raw, vegetarian foods is also considered a Fruitarian.

Now there’s nothing new in Fruitarianism, despite its trendy, modern-sounding name. Adam and Eve are considered to have been the very first Fruitarians.

So if you’ve grown tired of the typical unhealthy Western diet and think that Fruitarianism might be for you in your Third Age, read on.

What is Fruitarianism?
Fruitarianism is a diet and lifestyle choice similar to vegetarianism. But Fruitarians eat only the fruits of plants and trees such as berries, plums, apples and oranges, together with ‘botanical’ or ‘vegetable’ fruits such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, olives, nuts and grains.

Why Fruitarianism?
Fruitarianism is certainly not for everyone, but those who practice it swear by its benefits. Because Fruitarians eat only pure, natural foods – even those who do not practice a 100% Fruitarian diet – they are naturally healthy people. We are forever being encouraged to eat more fruit and vegetables with the likes of the ’5 a day’ campaign, so maybe Fruitarianism is the answer for all of us in our Third Age!

In Summary
Fruitarianism then is a lifestyle choice made by those who consider fruit to be the best and most natural food we can possibly eat. Fruits are in the main sweet-tasting and pleasurable to eat, colourful and appealing in shape, simple to prepare and full of natural goodness.