‘I’m off food’: Ravi Kishan shares he has lost 15 kgs in two months

Actor and politician Ravi Kishan, 57, announced on a podcast that he has been avoiding grains for the past two months, revealing he has shed approximately 15 kgs. He is currently subsisting on fruits, telling the Suno India podcast that he's "off food." However, a dietitian has cautioned that surviving on fruits alone is not a balanced or sustainable method for fat loss or achieving a muscular, toned physique.

Consultant dietitian Garima Goyal explained that while fruits are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and carbohydrates, they typically lack protein and essential fats when consumed as the primary or sole food source. She stated that achieving a "ripped" physique necessitates reducing body fat while preserving lean muscle mass, and adequate protein intake is vital to prevent muscle loss during a calorie deficit.

Goyal emphasized that a fruit-only diet may lead to rapid weight loss due to a substantial reduction in total calorie intake, but some of that loss could be from water and lean muscle instead of body fat.

Moreover, Goyal pointed out that relying exclusively on fruits for an extended period may make it difficult to meet requirements for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, calcium, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and high-quality protein. The high carbohydrate content of a fruit-only diet could also be unsuitable for individuals with impaired blood glucose regulation, especially when the diet lacks sufficient protein and fat to balance meals, according to Goyal.

For visible muscle definition, a more evidence-based approach would involve a moderate calorie deficit, adequate protein, resistance training, sufficient carbohydrates for workouts, healthy fats, and proper recovery. Goyal noted that extreme diets might produce faster changes on the weighing scale, but they are challenging to sustain and can compromise muscle mass and nutritional adequacy.