Ultra-processed food consumption among US adults from 2001 to 2018

Poor diets, especially those heavy in fat and sugar, can have a detrimental effect on mental health and raise the risk of stress and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Conversely, MDD and stress might also influence food choices and intake. However, it remains unclear whether there is a causal relationship between diet—specifically fat and sugar consumption—and […]

Gopinath et al. (2016) set out to examine the association between glycaemic index (GI), glycaemic load (GL), and amounts of carbohydrates, sugars, fibers in the diet with the prevalence of depression among older adults. 2334 participants of the study were 55 and older, while others were aged 60+. A semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire permitted dietary […]