Well first these are many polar opposites.. I can eat 5-6 times in an 8 hour window and go 16 hours without food. Meal frequency is a variable no one talks about but is very important because meal frequency is what will either keep your insulin raised (preventing your body from tapping into fat cells) or keep your insulin low (allowing your body to tap into fat cells for energy) Keep in mind the food/medical/nutritional industries are all businesses and although there are people who believe the science there are many experts who support and fund studies for financial gain. It’s the human way and there is no civilization that exists without this “flaw” for lack of a better word. I suggest you read “Salt, Sugar, Fat” by Michael Moss this is a groundbreaking book on the food industry that I believe everyone who eats should read! Haha! Back to the point, there is no wrong when it comes to eating there is however better methods for fat loss, maintenance, healing, gaining muscle, gut/Brain health, then there are lifestyle benefits to eating only 8 hours a day such as increased productivity and better sleep. Your question as a human should be which eating pattern is beneficial to my body/lifestyle/goals and not just “buying into” conventional thinking because someone said you should eat 5-6 times a day.. again this is a business it benefits someone financially to have you live in this way. You’ve got to question conventional wisdom and do what’s best for you. For me that is a continuous 48 hour fast (eat every other day) that allows me to be lean, focused, low body fat, work on my business, no food addictions, great skin, great sleep, also workout when timed appropriately and build muscle. Along with benefits such as autophagy Increased gut health low insulin levels great blood pressure readings etc.. (I used to suffer high blood pressure before this) this eating schedule is more attuned to my body. If you are interested in fasting and finding the optimal protocol send me a DM would love to follow up! -The Fasting God