Eating fruits, vegetables could improve mental health, researchers say

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  • Eating junk food like salty snacks can increase anxiety.
  • The findings suggest that the frequency with which we eat fruits and green leafy vegetables is closely related to psychological effects.
  • The findings could suggest that frequent snacking on salty, nutrient-poor foods may increase everyday mental lapses.

Researchers at Aston University found that eating nutrient-rich foods, such as fruit and vegetables, on a regular basis can improve our overall mental well-being.

On the other hand, eating junk food like salty snacks can increase anxiety.

“Very little is known about how diet can affect mental health and well-being, and although we didn’t directly examine causality here, our findings might suggest that frequent eating of salty, nutrient-poor foods may increase everyday mental lapses, which in turn reduces psychological health. ,” lead author Nicola-Jayne Tuck said in a press release.

The study surveyed 428 adults across the UK to look at their eating habits and mental health. The hill informed.

The findings suggest that the frequency with which we eat fruits and green leafy vegetables is closely related to psychological effects.

The study was published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

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