POP star Ellie Goulding has revealed she fasts for up to 40 hours - and insists it is "safe". The fitness fanatic, 33, previously told The Sun her addiction to exercise took over her life but says she now only has water for almost TWO days.
The Burn singer revealed she's allowed just tea, coffee, and water with added electrolytes. She argued that giving her digestive system a break from solid food helped to reduce inflamation in her body.
The star added that inflamation is "the mother of ALL health problems” and said other benefits include “blood sugar control." She said: "I do it very safely by having a purposefully nutritious food day the day before and after. "On the fast day, I drink high-grade electrolytes and a LOT of water (plus tea.