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Can i lose weight if i depend on fruits and vegetables alone?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: To lose weight insure that calories burned > calories consumed. Drink at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables ; 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol ; junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic ; weight lifting exercises.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Healthy Dieting: Maybe temporarily but this is not a plan for good or lasting or healthy weight loss. Fruits and vegetables alone means your only calories will be carbohydrates. This is a disaster for health and for metabolism. A truly healthy diet plan limits your carbohydrates to 25% of the total calories. 60% of your calories should be from proteins. Your body needs protein to survive, to be strong and health.

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