Mood, food, and obesity

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Evolution of well-being and happiness after increases in consumption of fruit and vegetables

This 2016 study evaluated whether an enhanced level of psychological well-being directly correlates to the quantity of fruits and vegetables consumed. Food diaries from 2007, 2009, and 2013 were taken from 12,385 Australian adults randomly selected in the “Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia” Survey (HILDA). A greater consumption of fruit and vegetables was […]

Frequency of fruit consumption and savoury snacking predict psychological health; selective mediation via cognitive failures

Despite increasing evidence pointing to the relationship between diet and psychological well-being, the evidence examining how foods rich in nutrients (like fruits and vegetables) and foods deficient in nutrients (like sweet and savory energy-dense snacks) affect psychological well-being remains insufficient. In the same vein, the mechanisms modulating the links between psychological health and dietary intake […]