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

Actor Ravi Kishan, 57, recently announced in a podcast that he has lost 15 kilograms over the past two months by eliminating grains from his diet. He explained to the Suno India podcast that he is in the process of becoming more toned and muscular. Sharing his approach, he mentioned, "I am off food. I am on fruits." However, experts caution that a diet primarily consisting of fruits is not an ideal or sustainable method for fat loss and building a lean, muscular body.

Consultant dietitian Garima Goyal pointed out that while fruits are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and carbohydrates, they generally lack sufficient protein and essential fats when consumed as the main or only food source. Goyal elaborated that attaining a "ripped" physique necessitates decreasing body fat while maintaining lean muscle mass, and sufficient protein intake is vital to prevent muscle loss during a calorie deficit.

A fruit-only diet may lead to substantial weight loss due to a significant reduction in overall calorie intake, but a portion of that loss might come from water and lean muscle rather than solely body fat.

An additional issue with this approach is that relying exclusively on fruits for an extended period can make it challenging to meet requirements for essential nutrients such as vitamin B12, iron, calcium, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and high-quality protein. Moreover, the high carbohydrate content may be unsuitable for individuals with impaired blood glucose regulation, especially when the diet lacks adequate protein and fat to balance meals.

Goyal emphasized that extreme diets may yield quicker changes on the scale but are challenging to maintain and can compromise muscle mass and nutritional adequacy. She concluded that sustainable fat loss comes from balanced nutrition, appropriate calorie control, strength training, and consistency.