I have met a lot of people who have decided to follow such a fruit diet and go out and eat vast quantities of fruit all in one go. The unfortunate result of this is that it can often make you feel bloated and nauseous initially.

The best way to approach this is to copy what grazing animals do and just eat small amounts of it frequently during the day. Small amounts regularly will prevent insulin surges which can make you feel more hungry. It will also prevent large amounts of fruit sitting in the stomach which can ferment and make you feel gassy and bloated.

A great way to get your daily requirements of fruit is by juicing. You can take in your daily allowance in a refreshing cool drink. As fruit, especially in the liquid form, is easy to digest it places a lot less workload on the bowels. Many people report the feeling of having increased energy. This is often the cause of that tired sluggish feeling you experience after consuming a heavy meal full of protein and carbohydrates. If going this route it is worthwhile investing in a quality juicer like the Jack Lalanne Power Juicer Elite.

Different types of fruit can also affect your health and benefits. Organic fruit has been grown without chemicals and pesticides in a good quality soil. The result being that you avoid ingesting these chemicals and reap all the benefits of the nutrients that originate from the earth.

Organically grown fruit has also been shown to contain greater quantities of important vitamins and nutrients compared to those grown inorganically. Although organic fruit is more expensive than inorganic you do not actually need to consume as much of it to get the equivalent health benefits.

When deciding to go on a fruit diet, whether it’s for a few days or longer then trying to eat a good variety is important. You will not only increase your chances of taking in a wider variety of nutrients you will also stop yourself from becoming bored too quickly.

Health Benefits of Papaya
Papayas are a great source of antioxidants such as vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, folate, potassium, magnesium and fiber. In addition to this papayas are also a great source of a digestive enzyme called papain.

Heart Health Benefits of Papaya
Fruits, like papaya, that are a great source of vitamin C and flavonoids go a long way to keeping our arteries healthy. Vitamin C and flavonoids together are a powerful combination that prevents the oxidation of LDL “bad” cholesterol cells. Only when LDL cholesterol cells become oxidized (damaged by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals) can they stick to the artery wall and build up to form artery plaque – a condition called atherosclerosis that is the number one leading factor for heart disease. Studies show that vitamin C and flavonoids are among the most effective of antioxidants to protect us from the development of atherosclerosis.

Colon Health Benefits of Papaya
The fiber found in papaya is particularly effective at protecting us from developing colon cancer. Such fiber binds with cancer causing compounds in the colon so they can be eliminated in the feces. These compounds would otherwise cause inflammation of the colon wall cells that leads to damage that can cause colon cancer.

A high intake of Vitamin C, folate, vitamin E and beta-carotene is also associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer according to studies. They work together in a synergy that can protect the DNA of colon cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, therefore reducing the risk of cancer developing.

Papaya Juice
Juicing papaya is a great way to get an abundance of the nutrition found in papaya. Fiber would be the one exception. Juicing effectively sacrifices a lot of the fiber content of a fruit so that we can get a lot more of everything else! When juicing a papaya remove the skin first and scoop out the seeds and your good to go. To get a good glass of papaya juice, you will need to use 3 – 4 of them in your papaya juicing recipes .