Eating Dates in Odd Numbers and How to Do It

Question
If a person eats three dates for breakfast (an odd number), and then wants to eat more dates an hour later, how many should they eat? Should they eat two to make a total of five, or should they eat three because this meal is not related to the previous one?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is recommended to eat individually at every meal, and God knows best.
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