I think (outside of the other effects mentioned related to being health conscious) that protein restriction has something to do with it. Autophagy may be an im

I think (outside of the other effects mentioned related to being health conscious) that protein restriction has something to do with it. Autophagy may be an important cellular cleanup process that never happens with three square meals a day. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autophagy#Autophagy_and_caloric_restriction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autophagy#Autophagy_and_caloric... The idea is plausible and there is some early research on this, but there's definitely not a consensus. I personally try to fill this void with intermittent protein fasting on a diet that is otherwise composed of meats, fruits, and vegetables.