A Pennsylvania mother was recently arrested for her obsession with a strict vegan diet that left her11-month-old son extremely malnourished, authorities confirmed.

Elizabeth Hawk, 33, was taken into custody on charge of endangering the welfare of a child after her husband Jerry Hawk brought the child and reported that his estranged wife had been feeding the child only fruits and nuts.

The suspect’s sister-in-law Brandy Hawk told reporters, “He [the child] had a severe rash. It was his motor skills; he couldn’t use his hands at all …She [the mother] was going to live on water and sunlight.”

The relatives separated the child from his mother, arguing that she has extreme views on nutrition. But, the suspect allegedly blamed the child’s issues on “allergies.”

The boy’s custody has been given to the father, who also has the custody of their two other two children. Family members said the little boy’s condition is slowly improving. Doctors’ said the child’s development might be delayed because of malnourishment.

Nothing was disclosed about when Elizabeth Hawk will appear in a court for a hearing. She remains free on her own recognizance.