From Mashable:
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.