Here are the risks and benefits of a fruit-based diet

These days everyone's trying to get rid of excess weight and fat. While some resort to vigorous exercise others try to tweak their diet. A lot of people are now opting for fruit diets. And while fruits are quite nutritious and healthy, they cannot help you lose weight on their own. “There are two ways by which our body can lose weight: weight loss and fat (inch) loss. You can lose weight and not fat by following a crash diet, liquid diet or starve yourself or lose fat by following a balanced diet. Fruits alone will not help you lose fat," said a specialist.


“It excludes a lot of nutrient groups, for instance dairy,” added another specialist. “Excessive of anything is harmful. Moderation is the key,” she continued. But if you do want to go ahead with a fruit-based diet, here are the fruit groups you should opt for:


• Acidic fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes, berries, plums, and cranberries


• Sub-acidic fruits, such as apples, apricots, raspberries, and cherries


• Oily fruits, such as avocados, olives, and coconuts


• Sweet fruits, such as bananas, dates, figs, and grapes


• Starchy fruits, such as squash


• Melons of all kinds


• Vegetable-fruits, such as cucumbers and bell peppers


But do remember that for a fruitful result, it is important to mix your diet and exercise to achieve what you want.