To avoid going through the depression box, it is better to avoid certain foods, according to the conclusions of a recent scientific study. Here are the ones to banish at all costs.
You are not on your plate and you don’t know why? A recent American study, identified by the site Psychologies and published in July 2022 in the journal Public Health Nutrition, may just give you the answer. According to her, certain foods might well be at the origin of our blues. So, to best avoid these little daily hassles and allow our mental health to be healthy, it’s high time to sort through our cupboards and fridges.
Not surprisingly, these are ultra-processed foods who are in the line of sight. They are said to be ultra-processed because the original food has undergone intense physical, chemical or biological transformations by industrial processes. Additives and ingredients reserved for industrial use are also regularly added to arrive at the final product.
Among the offending foods, we find in particular classic and light sodas, energy drinks, industrial products such as cordon bleu, sticks and nuggets made from poultry, fish, or reconstituted meat, but also most breads and buns. industrial, “energy” bars and many industrial cakes and cookies.
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A pessimistic view of the world and of oneself
If for some consumers, these products have many advantages, they would however increase the risk of depression. To reach this conclusion, the scientists in charge of the study sifted through data from more than 10,000 adults. And “compared to people who ate the least ultra-processed foods, those who ate the most were 80% more likely to have symptoms of mild or more severe depression,” they explained while emphasizing the link of cause and effect. “Ultra-processing foods depletes their nutritional value and also increases the calorie count, as ultra-processed foods tend to be high in added sugar, saturated fat and salt, while they are low in protein. , fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.”
As recalled byHealth Insurance on its website, depression is characterized by mood disturbances (sadness, loss of pleasure) that lead to a pessimistic view of the world and of oneself. This phenomenon generally lasts more than two weeks and has a significant impact on daily life. The people concerned regularly experience appetite and sexual desire disorders, isolation or loss of sleep and intellectual performance.
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