Nutritionist post- A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish can reduce risks of depression!

A recent randomized controlled trial showed evidence that a healthy diet that consisted of vegetables, fruits and fish reduced the risk of depression.

Before and after the intervention, the researchers assessed participants' scores for depression, anxiety and overall mood, and their performance on several learning and reasoning tasks.

There were two groups, one groups diet was healthy whilst the other was a poor diet which comprised of highly processed foods, sugar, and saturated fats.

At the end of the three weeks, the diet change group had successfully maintained a healthy diet and showed significant improvement in mood, with depression scores shifting into the normal range. The regular diet group's depression scores remained stable in the moderate-to-high range.

The authors of the study commented that a diet high in vegetables, fruits, fish and olive oil with a reduction of processed foods improves depressed symptoms in adults.

Food impacts mood- a well balanced diet is essential for your body and mind. Consuming a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, wholegrain, fish and nuts will have all the nutrients it requires for good health, including good mental health.

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