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Topic: Nutrition - November 01 2023
Is Fasting SAFE for Women Athletes ?

Fasting is gaining popularity in diet culture. But it can be dangerous, especially for women athletes. In this article we interviewed VIS Expert and Registered Dietician Angie Asche to learn more about the downsides of fasting and its connection to RED-S.

By: Sara Jones

VIS Creator™

& Angie Asche, MS, RD, CSSD

VIS Expert™

Topic: Nutrition

November 01 2023

Fasting—as in abstaining from food or beverage for a given period of time—is a common weight loss technique. It’s been around forever as part of various health crazes but has recently surged in popularity thanks to celebrities hyping it up in the media. But fasting can be dangerous—especailly for women athletes. To understand how fasting affects our bodies we spoke to Angie Asche, MS, RD, CSSD, and Founder/CEO of Eleat Nutrition to learn more about fasting and its connection to Relative En...
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