I was scrolling social media earlier and I came across an article about a 27-year-old Polish girl named Karolina Krzyzak who passed away after moving to Bali to join a community of raw-vegan influencers, known as fruitarians, who ate only fruit. She did try to get help a couple of times, but the raw-vegan influencer she spoke with for advice on recovering from anorexia and regaining her menstrual cycle if she only ate fruits. The person she asked told her fast, detox, "cleanse" herself, and "align to nature and her will". This continued for a couple more years, but she eventually succumbed to her eating disorder. At the time of passing, she waited just 27 kg (roughly 60 pounds). 

Ariana has been very outspoken about being vegan. Well that she eats vegan. She has no problem wearing leather clothing or carrying a leather handbag. There is a very strong misconception that being a vegan and only eating fruits and vegetables is “healthy“. The fact of the matter is though. your body cannot sustain itself with those extreme restrictions. A true vegan diet must be supplemented to make up for the lack of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body isn’t receiving. When I see these pictures, I see the evolution of Ariana over the past six years. I can’t be the only person connecting those two dots.

It makes you wonder how someone with the money and support Ariana has, yet no one sins to be looking out for her best interest. She may be a problematic individual with a poor moral compass, but I wouldn’t wish this type of mental illness on anyone.

TW: Vegan Diets and Disordered Eating