The study, published in the journal JAMA Open Network, looked at the eating habits and mental health status of more than 31,000 women between the ages of 42 and 62
The researchers found that women who ate the most ultraprocessed food — nine servings per day — were 50% more likely to develop depression than those who ate the least, no more than four servings a day. Consuming a high amount of foods and drinks that contained artificial sweeteners had a particularly negative effect, the study found
The researchers found that women who ate the most ultraprocessed food — nine servings per day — were 50% more likely to develop depression than those who ate the least, no more than four servings a day. Consuming a high amount of foods and drinks that contained artificial sweeteners had a particularly negative effect, the study found
higher intakes of ultraprocessed food are associated with a higher risk of developing depression
higher intakes of ultraprocessed food are associated with a higher risk of developing depression
eating whole foods, full of essential nutrients including fiber, vitamins and minerals, is linked to good mental health.
eating whole foods, full of essential nutrients including fiber, vitamins and minerals, is linked to good mental health.