One theory is that the body responds to relatively long gaps between meals by becoming highly efficient at storing up energy whereas a routine of regular meals encourages a more steady metabolism.

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Though many Americans lack access to regular, nutritious meals, much of our country's food goes to waste.

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The first priority at the retreat, Hudnall says, is to get patients to eat regular, small meals that are based on the government's MyPlate guidelines.

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The court heard Mr Benson would be a regular for family meals at some of the girls' houses and had carried out sexual assaults in their bedrooms, while practising massage and while he had been invited on family holidays.

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If tenants vacate your home and you must fly down to Florida to do regular maintenance, for instance, you can write off your travel and meals as a business trip.

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