What is the minimum number of meals per day?
                                
                                
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                                While many grew up on the three-meals-a-day principle, recent trends like intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating have sparked debate. The scientific consensus suggests that for healthy individuals, there is no single minimum number of meals, but rather a focus on meeting overall nutritional needs.