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A recent statement by Lin Shengcai, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor at Xiamen University's School of Life Sciences, has ignited widespread discussion. In an interview, Lin suggested that eating more than two meals a day is unnecessary.
“Hunger promotes longevity, while overeating leads to illness,” Lin stated, adding that eating beyond two meals a day is "absolutely inadvisable." However, he emphasized that dietary habits should vary based on individual needs. For instance, people who feel dizzy without breakfast may require three meals.
Lin further explained that occasional fasting or consuming just one meal a day - such as on weekends - can be beneficial. He pointed out that moderate hunger triggers biological reactions that stimulate the production of longevity-related factors, as supported by molecular research.
“Nature seems to have established a principle that moderate hunger is essential for health and longevity,” Lin remarked.
However, he cautioned that the "two meals a day" approach is not suitable for everyone. Vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant or nursing women, patients, and those engaged in heavy physical labor should follow dietary plans advised by professionals like doctors or nutritionists.
Lin also dismissed some trending dietary fads as harmful or misleading. “For example, cutting carbohydrates entirely can be life-threatening, and extreme diets like ketogenic foods can be toxic,” he warned. Lin advocated for a simple and balanced diet, free from excessive restrictions or reliance on so-called "superfoods."
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