Fruitarianism Facts for Kids

This is what a fruitarian would mainly eat. Over 75% of their diet would be purely fruit.

Fruitarianism is a special way of eating where people mostly eat fruits. They might also eat nuts and seeds. This diet does not include any animal products, like meat or dairy. It's a very strict form of veganism.

People choose to be fruitarians for many reasons. These can include beliefs about what's right, their religion, caring for the environment, or for their health. There are different ways to be a fruitarian. Some people consider themselves fruitarians if at least 75% of their diet is fruit.

What Fruitarians Eat
- Different Fruitarian Diets
Why People Choose Fruitarianism
- Religious and Spiritual Reasons
- Health and Personal Goals
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What Fruitarians Eat

There are many different ways to follow a fruitarian diet. Some fruitarians eat only foods that can be picked without harming the plant. This means they mainly eat fruits, nuts, and seeds.

Different Fruitarian Diets

Some fruitarians do not eat grains. They believe grains are not natural for humans to eat.
Others avoid seeds, nuts, or any foods except juicy fruits. They think seeds contain future plants.
Some fruitarians only eat plants that spread their seeds when eaten.
Other fruitarians include some cooked foods in their diet.
Some might eat beans, peas, or other legumes.
A few fruitarians eat raw fruits, dried fruits, nuts, honey, and olive oil.
Some even include fruits, nuts, beans, and chocolate.

So, you can see that different fruitarians have different rules for their diet.

Why People Choose Fruitarianism

People become fruitarians for various reasons. Some have beliefs that connect to their religion.

Religious and Spiritual Reasons

Some fruitarians with Judeo-Christian beliefs think that fruitarianism was the first diet for humans. They believe Adam and Eve ate only fruits in the Garden of Eden. They feel that returning to this diet can help bring back a simple and healthy way of life.

Health and Personal Goals

Another common reason is the desire to remove what they see as "bad stuff" from their bodies. They believe eating only fruits can make them healthier. For some, the strict rules of a fruitarian diet are a fun challenge. They enjoy seeing if they can stick to such a specific way of eating.