Eating Processed Food Leads to Depression
People who eat more processed foods may suffer a higher incidence of depression. People who eat more fruits and vegetables are less likely to suffer depression. This reinforces an age-old belief that there is a real correlation between what we eat and mental health.
Researchers collected diet and lifestyle data on 3,500 middle-aged people and placed them into groups. The people were then ranked according to two different measures: how much of their diet was whole foods and how much was processed foods. Whole foods: fruits and vegetables–processed foods: high-fat dairy, processed meats, refined grains, fried food and sugar-filled desserts.
Physical and mental health are closely related.
