This is called intermittent fasting (one way to do it), and there is some very interesting research (on mice) that suggests caloric restriction to a few hours a

This is called intermittent fasting (one way to do it), and there is some very interesting research (on mice) that suggests caloric restriction to a few hours a day has positive effects on obesity and diabetes. Science Friday episode with one of the researchers: http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/12/05/2014/you-are-when-you-eat.html http://www.sciencefriday.com/segment/12/05/2014/you-are-when...