Slow food, better mood

“The more fast food you consume, the greater the risk of depression,” say Spanish researchers who have linked the consumption of hamburgers, hotdogs and pizza to a significantly greater likelihood of developing depression.

The results, published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, reveal that consumers of fast food, compared to those who eat little or none, are 51 percent more likely to develop depression. The researchers, from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, tracked 8,964 participants who had never been diagnosed with depression or taken antidepressants. The subjects were assessed for an average of six months, and during that period 493 were diagnosed with depression or began taking antidepressants.

Despite the absence of evidence of a causative relationship, study leader Almudena Sánchez-Villegas says consumers should take note that diet and mental health are tightly linked. “Although more studies are necessary, the intake of this type of food should be controlled because of its implications on both health [obesity, cardiovascular diseases] and mental well-being,” he suggests. “Even eating small quantities is linked to a significantly higher chance of developing depression.”

While little is known about the role that diet plays in developing depressive disorders, previous studies have suggested that certain nutrients play a preventative role. These include group B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids.

Related:
Discuss this article in our forum
Processed foods linked to Alzheimer’s and diabetes
Salt: nature’s antidepressant
Hygiene Hypothesis linked to depression

Source: Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology

, ,

Comments are closed.

Plains Bison, Information Diet etc., Buffalo -- Modern Technical Animal Postcard picture

Plains Bison, Information Diet etc., Buffalo -- Modern Technical Animal Postcard

$1.99



Diet Coke Plastic Bracelet w/ Clasp Clasp Coca Cola Gray picture

Diet Coke Plastic Bracelet w/ Clasp Clasp Coca Cola Gray

$3.95



The Life-Transforming Diet: Based on Health and Psychological .. MAIMONIDES picture

The Life-Transforming Diet: Based on Health and Psychological .. MAIMONIDES

$9.99



32 Oz. Diet-Pepsi-Cola Bottle Full Unopened picture

32 Oz. Diet-Pepsi-Cola Bottle Full Unopened

$6.50



12oz Diet Coke Soda Candle Can Handcrafted in TN Scented Great Holiday Gifts picture

12oz Diet Coke Soda Candle Can Handcrafted in TN Scented Great Holiday Gifts

$12.00



Taylor Swift Slim Diet Coke 2013 Collectors Edition Can  - UNOPENED picture

Taylor Swift Slim Diet Coke 2013 Collectors Edition Can - UNOPENED

$19.99



DIET RITE SODA SYRUP PAPER LABEL JUG BY ROYAL CROWN COLA COLUMBUS GEORGIA picture

DIET RITE SODA SYRUP PAPER LABEL JUG BY ROYAL CROWN COLA COLUMBUS GEORGIA

$33.99



Diet Coca-Cola Vintage

Diet Coca-Cola Vintage "Introducing Diet Coke" Advertising Tote Bag

$29.99



Vintage Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free  Long Sleeve T Shirt  Med1980s The Untouchables picture

Vintage Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free Long Sleeve T Shirt Med1980s The Untouchables

$32.34



Electronic Gram Ounce Pound Kitchen Jewelry Herb Diet Scale ✅ Weigh Your Herbs picture

Electronic Gram Ounce Pound Kitchen Jewelry Herb Diet Scale ✅ Weigh Your Herbs

$9.99



Powered by WordPress. Designed by WooThemes