Researchers from the University of Melbourne found that mood disorders were more common among women aged 20 to 93 who, over 10 years, ate primarily processed, refined, high-fat foods. &The team reviewed diet and mental health information for over 1,000 women, and found that 121 had depressive and/or anxiety disorders. High instances of depression and anxiety were consistent even when the study results were adjusted for factors such as age, weight, social and economic status and physical activity.
When they assessed how diet might relate to mood disorders, they found that a "Western" diet eating primarily hamburgers, white bread, pizza, chips, flavored milk drinks, beer, and sugar-laden foods was associated with a 50 percent greater likelihood for depressive disorders. (Source: Reuters)
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