On the 31 July 2023, raw food vegan "influencer" Zhanna Samsonova died of starvation. Although her diet was extreme even by raw vegan standards she demonstrated in a very striking way, why humans need to eat protein. Some mainstream (ie. controlled) media outlets tried to downplay the role of starvation in her death, claiming she died of an "infection", but her physical state was very obvious from photos.
"My food is simple, no oil, no salt, no dehydrated food and no protein," Ms Samsonova said of her restrictive diet
For the last seven years Ms Samsonova had been living off of jackfruit and sweet durian, a pungent tropical fruit with a custard like texture.
