A few studies over the years have looked at the connection between meal frequency and colon cancer. Generally, the studies have found a positive correlation, such as this one.
This may be one of those unintended consequences of a Western eating style. Hunter-gatherers generally only consumed one or two (or sometimes zero) meals a day. Eating at frequent intervals may be somewhat "unnatural" and pose health risks such as this.
A few studies over the years have looked at the connection between meal frequency and colon cancer. Generally, the studies have found a positive correlation, such as this one.
This may be one of those unintended consequences of a Western eating style. Hunter-gatherers generally only consumed one or two (or sometimes zero) meals a day. Eating at frequent intervals may be somewhat "unnatural" and pose health risks such as this.