People who eat fruit frequently are more likely to report more positive mental well-being and less likely to experience
The results of the study show thatthat the frequency of fruit consumption is more important for our psychological health than the total amount of fruit. The team also found that people who eat salty snacks like chips, which are low in nutrients, were more likely to report higher levels of anxiety.
In a study published in the British Journalof Nutrition, was attended by 428 UK adults who studied the relationship between the consumption of fruits, vegetables, sweet and savory snacks and their psychological health.
After accounting for demographic factors and factorslifestyle choices such as age, general health, and physical activity, the study found that both nutrient-rich fruits and nutrient-poor, salty snacks are associated with psychological health. They also found that there was no direct link between vegetable consumption and psychological health.
The study found that the more often people ate fruit, the lower their depression scores and the higher their mental well-being scores, regardless of the total amount of fruit consumed.
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