Woman who ate nothing but fruit for an entire month reveals the bizarre effects it had on her body

A woman who embarked on an extreme diet of eating only fruit for an entire month has revealed how her body reacted to the unconventional approach.

When it comes to dietary habits, most people aim for a balanced mix of foods to achieve specific goals like weight loss, improved sleep, better focus, or overall health benefits. But how many would consider living solely on fruit?

Shade Martin, a 36-year-old from New York, decided to take the plunge and try this unique diet, sharing both the benefits and challenges she experienced.

Before starting her fruit-only regimen, Martin had been struggling with persistent shoulder pain that wasn’t responding well to physical therapy or medication. Hoping for relief, she turned to alkaline fruits such as berries, bananas, pineapple, and mangos, which are often praised for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Shade Martin decided to eat only fruits for a whole month and spoke on its benefits(Gillian Berry/YouTube)

In a Q&A with wellness influencer Gillian Berry, Martin outlined her approach. For the first week, she ate nothing but watermelon. The following six days were spent consuming only grapes. After that, she expanded her diet to include a wider variety of fruits.

Martin reported several benefits from the diet, including increased energy levels due to the slow release of natural sugars, enhanced mental clarity, and a significant reduction in menstrual cramps. She also shed 10 pounds over the course of the month.

However, Martin didn’t shy away from discussing the downsides of the diet. During the grape-only phase, she experienced an increase in mucus production, coughing up large amounts of phlegm. Additionally, the high fiber content of fruits caused her to use the bathroom much more frequently—something she acknowledged as a predictable side effect.

Dr. Tracey Brigman, a registered dietitian and professor at the University of Georgia, weighed in on Martin’s diet and cautioned against its extreme nature. Speaking to the Mail Online, she explained: “While fruit is an excellent source of some nutrients, it does not contain all the nutrients needed for health. This can result in a variety of health implications. Eating only fruit can lead to deficiencies in protein, healthy fats, and certain vitamins and minerals found in other food groups.”

There are some clear benefits and drawbacks of the all fruit diet (Pexels)

Dr. Brigman also noted the potential for calorie deficits: “Most fruits are low in calories, which can lead to fatigue as it may be difficult to eat enough fruit to meet required calorie intake. For this reason, this diet can lead to malnutrition.”

While Martin’s experiment highlights some interesting short-term effects of a fruit-only diet, experts agree that it’s not a sustainable or healthy long-term approach. A balanced diet remains essential for overall well-being.