WAAY 31 Special Report: Looking at risks and realities of intermittent fasting | News [Video]

Diet culture has always been prominent in modern society, and a new study suggests one of the latest trends could be deadly.

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity among social media influencers in the past few years and has made its way into the mainstream. However, a recent study suggests it could have lasting, deadly consequences. This study, conducted by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, found that people who limit their eating to an 8-hour window are 91 percent more likely to die from cardiovascular disease.

I spoke with Tammy Beasley, a registered dietician and nutritionist for 30 years. She said not everything is always as it seems.

“What we don’t know is what these thousands of people were actually truly eating in their 8-hour window,” Beasley said. “It …