Raw Food Advocate Thierry Casasnovas Faces Legal Scrutiny

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Raw Food Advocate Thierry Casasnovas Faces Legal Scrutiny

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Thierry Casasnovas, a 49-year-old from Perpignan, France, has become a well-known figure for his advocacy of crudivorism, a diet consisting solely of raw foods, and fasting. He claims these practices can cure various ailments, even serious diseases like cancer. Casasnovas has cultivated a significant online presence, particularly on YouTube, where his channel, launched in 2010, boasts hundreds of thousands of subscribers and millions of views.

His rise to prominence has not been without controversy. Casasnovas, who lacks formal medical training, has faced criticism from medical professionals and dietitians who deem some of his advice pseudoscientific and potentially dangerous. Concerns have also been raised by France’s cult monitoring mission (Miviludes).

In March 2023, Casasnovas was indicted on eight charges, including illegal practice of medicine, abuse of weakness, and deceptive commercial practices. This followed an investigation by the Paris public prosecutor’s office, initiated in the summer of 2020, and over 600 reported complaints. As a result, he was placed under judicial supervision, which initially prohibited him from organizing or participating in workshops or training related to naturopathy, hygiene, health, or well-being.

Reports indicate that some individuals who followed Casasnovas’s recommendations allegedly ceased conventional medical treatments, with tragic consequences in some cases. One account describes a woman who reportedly died of uterine cancer after refusing surgery and opting for fasting instead, having followed Casasnovas’s advice for a decade. Another individual, suffering from bipolarity, adopted a raw food diet based on his recommendations, leading to significant weight loss and health deterioration.

Despite the legal proceedings, Casasnovas’s judicial control was reportedly eased in January 2026, allowing him to resume publishing videos, though he remains prohibited from promoting crudivorism as a means to cure illness or replace medical treatment. He has also announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. His business model has involved selling juice extractors, offering paid stages, and online training courses, with some partnerships generating substantial income.

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