78-Year-Old Eats Sand; Claims It to Be the Key to Her Good Health

This grandmother from Varanasi literally eats dirt for a living.

Kusma Vati has been eating sand for six decades now (Photo: Altered by The Quint)

Kusma Vati, a 78-year-old woman from Varanasi eats sand everyday and claims it to be the key to her good health. The granny also mentions that she has been eating sand for six decades now and has not encountered any stomach, mouth or teeth issues. “I like the sweet taste and the salty texture of the sand,” adds Kusma.

However, Kusma’s grandchildren are worried about her peculiar habit and insist her to consult a doctor while she refuses to do so.

Video Editor: Mohd Ibrahim