Ever thought that quick snack might impact your mood? Recent research suggests there’s more to that idea than you might expect.
An eye-opening study in the JAMA Open Network reveals a concerning connection between certain “ultraprocessed” foods and a rise in depression risks. This isn’t just about chips or frozen pizzas; it’s about foods loaded with additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients.
The deep dive, conducted by experts from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, examined the diets and mental health of over 31,000 women. What they found? A consistent link between consuming these heavily processed foods and mood-related challenges.
From ready-to-eat meals to drinks filled with artificial sweeteners, these findings might just make you rethink that next snack.
Curious about which foods to watch out for and how they could affect your mood? [Click here for all the details.]
