Silicon Valley is obsessed with fasting. Experts call it ‘highly irresponsible.’

Silicon Valley has long been obsessed with optimizing people’s lives. 

From voice-activated assistants to devices that micromanage physical activity down to the last step to remote-controlled home temperature systems, Silicon Valley just won’t rest until it’s made every aspect of your life more efficient. 

But when it comes to what we eat everyday, some high-profile tech executives are taking that obsession with finely-tuned performance to a controversial extreme. Over the past year, several Silicon Valley figures have promoted intermittent fasting as the key to sharpening their focus and optimizing their health.  Read more…

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