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Fruitarianism is a strict form of vegan diet that is limited to eating the ripe fruits of plants and trees. Fruitarians (frugivores[1] or fructarians) eat in principle only the fruit of plants. The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. [2] As with other dietary practices, such as vegetarianism and raw foodism, some people consider themselves fruitarians even if their diet is not 100% fruit. Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes Meat (including game and slaughter by-products Fish (including Shellfish and other sea Raw foodism (or rawism) is a lifestyle promoting the consumption of un- cooked, un- processed, and often Organic foods as a large percentage According to these people, as long as the percentage is higher than 50%, they are (predominantly) fruitarian. [3] Usually fruitarians who include foods other than fruit follow a vegan diet. [4]

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Fruitarian definition of fruit

When discussing food, the term "fruit" usually refers to just those plant fruits that are sweet and fleshy (for example, plums, apples, and oranges). A plum or gage is a stone fruit Tree in the genus Prunus, subgenus Prunus. The apple is the pomaceous Fruit of the apple tree Species Malus domestica in the Rose family Rosaceae. An orange —specifically the sweet orange —is the Citrus fruit Citrus sinensis ( syn Botanically, though, some foods not typically considered fruits -- including bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, nuts and grains -- are fruits. "Green pepper" redirects here For green peppercorns see Black pepper. The tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum, syn Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a herbaceous usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the Gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same Nut is a general term for the large dry oily Seeds or Fruit of some Plants. The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. [5]

Fruitarians use differing definitions of what is considered a "fruit. "

Definition of fruitarian

Some fruitarians will eat only what falls (or would fall) naturally from a plant, that is: foods that can be harvested without killing the plant. These foods consist primarily of culinary fruits, nuts, and seeds. A seed (in some plants referred to as a kernel) is a small embryonic Plant enclosed in a covering called the seed coat usually with some stored [6] Some do not eat grains, believing it is unnatural to do so,[7] and some fruitarians feel that it is improper for humans to eat seeds. [8] Others believe they should eat only plants that spread seeds when the plant is eaten. [9] Others eat seeds and some cooked foods. [10]

Some fruitarians use the botanical definitions of fruits and consume pulses,[11] while others include green leafy vegetables[12] and/or root vegetables in their diet. Pulses are annual leguminous crops yielding from one to twelve Grains or Seeds of variable size shape and color within a Pod, according The term " vegetable " generally means the edible parts of Plants The definition of the word is traditional rather than Scientific, however Some occasionally consume some dairy products as well. A dairy is a facility for the extraction and processing of animal Milk &mdashmostly from goats or cows, but also from buffalo, Sheep

Motivation

Some fruitarians believe fruitarianism was the original diet of mankind in the form of Adam and Eve based on Genesis 1:29. Adam (אָדָם ʼĀḏām, "dust man mankind" آدم; Ge'ez: አዳ and Eve (חַוָּה Ḥawwā, "living [10] They believe that a return to an Eden-like paradise will require simple living and a holistic approach to health and diet. Not to be confused with Eden Gardens.The Garden of Eden ( Hebrew "pleasure" גַּן עֵדֶן Arabic: جنات عدن, Paradise is a word of Persian origin ( Persian: پردیس Pardìs) that is generally identified with the Garden of Eden or with Heaven. Simple living (or voluntary simplicity) is a lifestyle individuals choose to minimize the 'more-is-better' pursuit of Wealth and consumption. Distinguish from the suffix -holism, which describes addictions [13] Some fruitarians wish to avoid killing in all its forms, including plants. [10]

Some fruitarians say that eating some types of fruit does the parent plant a favor and that fleshy fruit has evolved to be eaten by animals, to achieve seed dispersal. Biological dispersal refers to those processes by which a Species maintains ecosystem [9] Fruit seeds passed in feces may sprout in a pile of ready-made fertilizer, encouraging proliferation of the plant,

Criticisms

The Health Promotion Program at Columbia University reports that a fruitarian diet can cause deficiencies in calcium, protein, iron, zinc, vitamin D, most B vitamins (especially B-12), and essential fatty acids. Fertilizers ( also spelt fertiliser are chemical compounds given to Plants to promote growth they are usually applied either through the soil for uptake by plant Columbia University is a private University in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. Calcium (ˈkælsiəm is the Chemical element with the symbol Ca and Atomic number 20 Proteins are large Organic compounds made of Amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined together by Peptide bonds between the Carboxyl Iron (ˈаɪɚn is a Chemical element with the symbol Fe (ferrum and Atomic number 26 Zinc (ˈzɪŋk from Zink is a Metallic Chemical element with the symbol Zn and Atomic number 30 Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble Prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or Ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or The B vitamins are eight water-soluble Vitamins that play important roles in cell Metabolism. Essential fatty acids, or EFAs are Fatty acids that cannot be constructed within an organism from other components (generally all references are to humans by any known chemical Additionally, the Health Promotion Program at Columbia reports that food restrictions in general may lead to hunger, cravings, food obsessions, social disruptions and social isolation. Hunger is a feeling experienced usually followed by a desire to Eat. δ Social disruption is a term used in Sociology to describe the alteration or breakdown of Social life, often in a community setting Social isolation can contribute toward many emotional behavioural and physical disorders including anxiety panic attacks eating disorders addictions substance abuse violent behaviour [14]

Lack of protein in fleshy fruit can make the lifestyle difficult to sustain, and can lead to the condition of hypoproteinemia or kwashiorkor. Hypoproteinemia (or "Hypoproteinaemia" is a condition where there is an abnormally low level of Protein in the Blood. Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition with controversial causes but it is commonly believed to be caused by insufficient protein intake Nuts (if included) are a good source of protein. Nut is a general term for the large dry oily Seeds or Fruit of some Plants. Due to the lower digestibility of plant proteins, however, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) states "protein needs might be higher than the RDA (when) dietary protein sources are mainly those that are less well digested, such as some cereals and legumes. The American Dietetic Association ( ADA) is the United States ' largest organization of Food and Nutrition professionals with nearly 67000 members The Dietary Reference Intake (or DRI is a system of Nutrition recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (IOM of the US National Academy of Sciences "[15]

Vitamin B12, a bacterial product, is not found in any fruits. According to the U. S. National Institutes of Health "natural food sources of vitamin B12 are limited to foods that come from animals. "NIH" redirects here For other meanings of NIH see NIH (disambiguation. "[16] Like vegans that do not consume B12-fortified foods (certain plant milks and breakfast cereals, for example), fruitarians need to include a B12 supplement in their diet. This may pose a health risk for strict fruitarians, as the B12 in fortified foods and supplements is derived from bacteria, not fruits. It is also contrary to the philosophy that humans are perfectly evolved to live off of fruit.

Claims made by fruitarian advocates have lead some to classify the diet as a form of outright quackery. [17] Many notable advocates of fruitarianism in the past, including Morris Krok,[18] Johnny Lovewisdom, Walter Siegmeister/Raymond Bernard, and Viktoras Kulvinskas did not adhere to a strict fruitarian diet. Johnny Lovewisdom ( July 23 1919 &ndash October 12 2000) was the author of The Buddhist Essene Gospel of Jesus. Some, like Johnny Lovewisdom, switched to other unorthodox lifestyles (including breatharianism and liquitarianism, juices only), while others, like Morris Krok, recommended against the diet once they stopped. Inedia is the alleged ability to live without Food, which has been dismissed by the scientific community [19]

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References

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  2. ^ fruitarian. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000
  3. ^ Living and Raw Foods: Types of Raw Food Diets: A Brief Survey
  4. ^ Vegetarian Times - Great Food, Good Health, Smart Living
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  6. ^ The Vegetarian Society UK - Information Sheet - Definitions
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  8. ^ To Those Considering A Fruitarian Diet
  9. ^ a b Living and Raw Foods: Alternative Eating Plans - USA TODAY
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  14. ^ Alice!, Health Promotion Program at Columbia University, Health Services at Columbia, August 23, 2002. Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE ( 22 June 1856 &ndash 14 May 1925) was a prolific writer of Adventure novels set She A History of Adventure is a novel by H Rider Haggard, first serialized in The Graphic from October 1886 to January 1887 The Eloi are one of the two post-human races in H G Wells ' 1895 novel The Time Machine. Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 &ndash 13 August 1946 He was an outspoken socialist and a pacifist, his later works becoming increasingly political The Time Machine is a novella by H G Wells, first published in 1895 and later directly adapted into at least two Feature films of the same name as K-PAX is the name of the first Novel in the K-PAX series by Gene Brewer and a film based on the series K-PAX (1995 K-PAX is a 2001 science-fiction Drama film about a mental patient who claims to be an alien Leonard Part 6 is a 1987 Comedy film, that parodies spy movies and is directed by Paul Weiland and starring Bill Cosby, who also Notting Hill is a 1999 Romantic comedy film set in Notting Hill, London, released on 21 May 1999 Christian vegetarianism is based on extending the compassionate teachings of Jesus, the Twelve apostles and the Early church to all living beings through Deep ecology is a recent branch of ecological Philosophy ( Ecosophy) that considers Humankind an integral part of its environment. Inedia is the alleged ability to live without Food, which has been dismissed by the scientific community Juice fasting is a type of Fasting and Detox diet in which the practitioner consumes only fruit and Vegetable juices Being available only in Mutualism is a Biological interaction between individuals of two different Species, where both individuals derive a fitness benefit for example increased The naturalistic fallacy is often claimed to be a Formal fallacy. Raw foodism (or rawism) is a lifestyle promoting the consumption of un- cooked, un- processed, and often Organic foods as a large percentage Raw veganism is a diet which combines Veganism and Raw foodism. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Go Ask Alice!: Fruitarian teens". Accessed May 20, 2008. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
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  16. ^ Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin B12
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  18. ^ Peaches and a Guitar: Morris Krok Passed Away
  19. ^ Tom Billings: dietary bio, Part B
  20. ^ On the Lighter Side: Suggested Topics for Our Series
  21. ^ RawChristians.Org :: Home Page
  22. ^ Dr. Stanley S. Bass: In search of the ultimate vegetarian diet
  23. ^ Gandhi experimented with this diet for the purpose of Brahmacharya. Brahmacharya (brʌmatʃərɪə Devanagari: ब्रह्मचर्य is the first ashram in Vedic culture in which a person is dedicated to the quest for self realization He discovered the best diet in the light of ahimsa for a Brahmacharya was fruit and nuts, he did however see the need to drink milk, which would no longer make him a fruitarian. Brahmacharya I Brahmacharya II
  24. ^ Berlet, Chip, Vysotsky, Stanislavstated. "Overview of U.S. White Supremacist Groups", Journal of Political and Military Sociology, Summer 2006.

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fruitarianism

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  1. The practice of being a fruitarian
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