Sciencedaily: Could eating fruit more often keep depression at bay?
“The researchers' findings suggest that how often we eat fruit is more important to our psychological health than the total amount we consume during a typical week.
The team also found that people who eat savory snacks such as crisps, which are low in nutrients, are more likely to report greater levels of anxiety.
Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study surveyed 428 adults from across the UK and looked at the relationship between their consumption of fruit, vegetables, sweet and savory food snacks, and their psychological health.
After taking demographic and lifestyle factors such as age, general health and exercise into account, the research found that both nutrient-rich fruit and nutrient-poor savory snacks appeared to be linked to psychological health. They also found that there was no direct association between eating vegetables and psychological health.
Based on the survey, the more often people ate fruit, the lower they scored for depression and the higher for mental wellbeing, independent of the overall quantity of fruit intake.”
Some Insights From This Article
An apple a day can keep the psychiatrist away? In a survey study, people who reported snacking on healthy foods such as apples, fruits and vegetables seemed to have less incidences of dealing with mental health setbacks such as depression, anxiety or others.
Healthy body means a healthy mind. Of course there are plenty of instances where there is a seeming disconnect, but there’s definitely a connection between living well and being mindful of our physical health affecting our mental health.
Of course please understand that psychiatrists and therapists are there for your health. Maybe check-up with them once and awhile :) and understand that they are a resource to maintain your overall health.
Do you notice a connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind?
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@sunnyWriting4806
People who regularly eat fruit may have more positive mental health outcomes and therefore less symptoms of depression, compared with those who don't, a new study by British scientists shows.
@SYC1223
It's really looking like it's making a difference! Thanks for sharing!
@sunnyWriting4806 I love fruit! This article made me crave a fruit salad. Thanks for sharing!
@comfortableNight4463
Haha! Yes! Fruit salads are amazing :)
@sunnyWriting4806
Do you notice a connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind?
@globalBraid3744
It's definitely a lot more subtle to flat out notice being happier right after you consume an apple, so I definitely understand. For me I think I do notice long term. My body in general feels a lot better and I end up being able translate that to my emotions as well.
