Fruits digest faster on an empty stomach than any other food. Imagine having a muffin and an apple for breakfast while taking alternate bites from each. The muffin interrupts the passage of the apple directly to the gut causing the fruit to sit in the stomach for too long.
When this happens, the undigested fruit ferments and rots, ultimately leading to digestive discomforts like gas and bloating. If the apple or any fruit were eaten alone, it would pass unobstructed through the digestive system to begin the process of detoxifying the body.
Eat fruits until lunchtime.
Some raw food advocates recommend eating nothing but whole fruits from breakfast to lunchtime. During this period, the liver is working to cleanse the body of toxins. Eating fruits until lunchtime gives the body more time to adsorb the nutrients from the fruits. You can stop eating fruits one hour before eating a full lunch.
When you eat fruits first, it provides much needed energy boosts for the body as the digestive system is doing less work. Compare that to the lethargy that occurs after consuming bacon and eggs. Most amazing, however, is that fruit is 80% water, a major contributing factor in weight loss.
Are all fruits created equal?
High-energy fruits like apples, bananas, pears, and blueberries make your stomach feel fuller for longer periods. A high-water content fruit like watermelon has a similar effect. Generally, all fruits count.
Juicing.
Juicing makes it possible to enjoy the benefits of eating fruits without having to eat a large plate of fruits. However, juicing should only be done occasionally. A valuable source of fiber is lost when juice extractor's strips pulp from the fruit. Juices made in a blender works well and retain its fiber. Drink only fresh homemade juices but do so immediately after it is made. Sip juices slowly, being careful not to gulp.
What not to eat.
Ready-made juices are not in its natural form. Besides being on the shelves for days, they have already lost vital enzymes. These products contain sugars and preservatives and should be avoided as breakfast food.
Fruits eaten at breakfast should be in its purest form. Avoid cooking or baking the fruits. Dried fruits such as figs, dates, raisins, and mango slices are not counted as fresh fruit. Smoothies made with milk are not recommended as part of the fruit for breakfast plan.
Results.
Having radiant skin is the most obvious outcome of a daily 'fruit fast'. Eating a lot of fruit also slows the aging process and minimizes the risks of disease.