We've all been told
that fruit is good for us.
So, it makes sense
more fruit would be even better, right?
But what if that was all we ate?
Believe it or not,
eating only fruit is a thing.
It's known as
Apple co-founder
Steve Jobs was a fruitarian.
He believed eating a diet
primarily composed of fruit
would cleanse his body of harmful fluids.
Most fruit-only diets are actually
"mostly fruit" diets
as they usually include
some nuts,
seeds,
and vegetables.
But for this challenge,
we're going full-on "only fruit."
So, let's get started.
The new diet starts well.
You enjoy all kinds of fruit
so there's no problem
finding variety.
But you should be careful
with your choices.
A lot of fruit is very high in sugar.
So you may want to limit
the amount of lychee,
mango,
cherries,
and grapes you eat.
Bananas are also very high in sugar
but they're a good source of potassium,
so enjoy them in moderation.
Blueberries are high in
fiber, antioxidants,
and vitamins C and K, making them
an excellent choice.
Watermelon will keep you hydrated and
provide a wide variety of nutrients.
And apples will give you
much-needed fiber
and antioxidants.
You've now settled into a regular diet,
and things seem to be going well.
But that wasn't the case for
actor Ashton Kutcher.
While preparing for his movie role
as Steve Jobs,
he tried the all-fruit diet.
One month in and he was rushed
to the hospital in severe pain.
Thankfully,
you haven't had any problems to date.
As much as you enjoy
the fruit you've been eating,
you've started to crave other things,
particularly high carb foods
like bread,
potatoes,
and pasta.
And you've noticed
your visits to the restroom
have become more frequent
as all that fiber works
its way through your body.
Halfway through the year,
and although you've become used to
your new diet,
those cravings are getting worse.
You find that you’re getting tired quickly
and are often lightheaded and dizzy.
You're malnourished
and you aren't getting
the nutrients you need.
To combat this,
you need to supplement your diet
with vitamins and protein powders.
Be sure to drink lots of water
to keep hydrated.
It will also help digest all that sugar.
Chances are that by this point
you've had to deal with
some adverse health effects.
If not, consider yourself lucky.
But be ready.
They're coming soon.
Your digestive system is a mess.
All that fiber is wreaking havoc
with your innards.
You feel bloated and have cramps.
You often feel sick and tired
as your blood sugar levels are
out of whack.
And you've lost a lot of weight
which may have been your goal
in the first place.
However, it's not just fat you're losing.
You're not getting the nutrients
you need to maintain your muscles.
All this fruit is overworking
your pancreas, so it's beginning to fail.
Although there is no evidence
that his fruitarian diet played any role,
Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer.
If you've stuck to a strict diet
of only fruit for the last 12 months,
you are either in the hospital
or in very serious condition
or you’re dead.
If you are still breathing,
you would be deficient
in many essential vitamins
and minerals.
As good as fruit is for you,
it doesn't provide
everything your body needs.
It lacks complete proteins
and amino acids needed
to build muscles.
Those people who do follow
a fruitarian diet
typically follow diets that are
no more than 90% fruit.
Although it doesn't seem like much,
that 10% of veggies and carbs
makes all the difference.
Moderation and balance are key.
Eating a diet rich in fruits and
vegetables can help reduce
the risk of many
leading causes of illness,
including heart disease,
diabetes,
and some cancers.
But it's also important
not to ignore the other food groups.
Now that you've survived
12 months of only fruit,
you're probably looking forward to
enjoying something
other than an apple.
We've got what you need.
How about Mountain Dew?
That's it.
You can only drink Mountain Dew.
That's your next challenge
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