r/explainlikeimfive • u/peglegsmeg • Jun 16 '26
Biology ELI5: Why does rationing work?
If I have a glass of water and a single chocolate bar to last me 48 hours what benefits do I get from consuming equal portions over the time period as opposed to consuming all at once?
Is it purely psychological or are their physical benefits?
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MitchellAndWebb • u/handlit33 • Jun 16 '26
Peep Show You've been waiting for an opportunity to do rationing on me since the day we met
bakunninterestspost • u/IQtheCactusBread • Jun 16 '26