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Junk Food Would Lead to Depression
Fast food, junk or trash can lead to depression, doctors have warned, so those who regularly eat foods high in fat, ready meals, desserts and candies have almost 60 percent more likely to suffer depression than those who opt for fruits, vegetables and fish.
The researchers say their study is the first to investigate the relationship between diet and mental health in general, rather than the effects of individual foods.
Dr Eric Brunner, one of the researchers from University College London, said: “It seems that several aspects of life, such as exercise, it is also important, however it appears that diet plays an independent role” .
The study, in the British Journal of Psychiatry, used data from 3. 486 male and female staff of about 55 years and each participant completed a questionnaire about their eating habits, with a self-evaluation for depression five years later.
The researchers found that those with the highest intake of processed foods were 58 percent more likely to be depressed, five years later.
The researchers suggest several reasons for the protective effect of a healthy diet, they believe that high levels of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables protect against depression, like folic acid that is found in broccoli, cabbage, spinach, lentils and chickpeas.
Roasted such as eating more fish may be protective due to the high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega 3) states.