Despite slowly withering away from her restrictive raw diet, 39-year-old Zhanna Samsonova refused to change her lifestyle, insisting that “death does not exist.” But life delivered a heartbreaking reminder in 2023 when the Russian influencer, who hadn’t consumed water in six years, allegedly died of “starvation and exhaustion.” Born in Russia and later based in Southeast Asia, Zhanna Samsonova was a vocal advocate for the raw vegan lifestyle, that when properly planned can offer several impressive health perks. “A raw vegan diet includes healthy fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains and legumes – which may lower diabetes and heart...
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