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Is it safe to go on an all fruit and vegetable diet?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

NO: All fruit and vegetables doesn't provide a source of complete protein. In order to get protein, you need beans, legumes, nuts and grains. Your diet as you suggested would be deficient in protein and the body couldn't repair itself without protein.

Answered 7/26/2013

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