Diet Impacts Depression
Nutrition is vital for a healthy body… and perhaps for mental health as well. New research suggests that diet impacts depression. In particular, the DASH diet that is often prescribed for heart health might also benefit mental health.
New research suggests there’s even more reason to eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains. While past research has shown eating these foods improves heart health, new research suggests they may also help fight depression.
In addition to fruits and veggies, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet recommends fat-free or low-fat dairy products and limits foods that are high in saturated fats and sugar. It has been proven to lower the risk of high blood pressure and lower blood pressure that is already high, as well as help with weight loss.
Now, a new study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 70th Annual Meeting in Los Angeles in April finds the DASH diet may benefit mental health.”Depression is common in older adults and more frequent in people with memory problems, vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, or people who have had a stroke,” study author Laurel Cherian, MD, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and a member of the American Academy of Neurology, said in a statement. “Making a lifestyle change such as changing your diet is often preferred over taking medications, so we wanted to see if diet could be an effective way to reduce the risk of depression.”
Source: Could this heart-healthy diet also help with depression?
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