On the other hand, there are many who adhere to the fruitarian diet and maintain that one should consume an abundance of fruits such as apples, oranges, and berries without restriction.
So many different perspectives make it hard to determine how much fruit to eat daily.
Dietitians Andy Bellatti and Jen Bruning (Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics media spokeswoman) discussed optimal fruit intake with INSIDER.
The many health benefits of consuming a variety of fruit should be considered first.
Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, potassium, and fiber, and Berkeley Wellness says they contain antioxidant phytochemicals.
Fresh fruit may boost mental health. A 2017 PLOS ONE study found that young adults who ate fruits and vegetables had higher psychological well-being.
Only two weeks of increased fruit and vegetable eating yielded substantial psychological benefits. Given these health benefits, the American Heart Association recommends four servings of fruit daily.
It may appear like goji berries are the key to health, but fruit is not the only source of nutrition.
First, eating only fruit may cause nutritional deficits. Fruit lacks iron and zinc, which are essential to a balanced diet, as Bellatti stated.
Some people experience stomach distress from eating too much fruit. Bruning says eating too much fruit might cause heartburn, diarrhea, reflux, and bloating.
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