On carrots and curiosity: Eating fruit and vegetables is associated with greater flourishing in daily life.

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Longitudinal associations between psychological well-being and the consumption of fruits and vegetables

This 2018 study evaluated whether psychological well-being predisposes older adults to eat more fruits and vegetables. The 6,565 participants of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing were examined over a seven year span to determine their psychological functioning. Boehm (2018) focused on 17 items of CASP-19 including pleasure, self-realisation, and autonomy. From the initial stages, […]

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