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A Healthy Diet Could Reduce the Symptoms of Depression

By: Rob Banino
Originally Published in  Science Focus

Changing to a diet with more fruits, vegetables, and fish could help treat depression.

The article "A Healthy Diet Could Reduce the Symptoms of Depression" from BBC Science Focus explains that dietary changes can reduce depression symptoms in just three weeks. A study in Australia found that young adults who switched to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and lean meats showed significant improvement in mood compared with those who continued eating processed foods.
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Grades:
3-56-89-12
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Life Science
Keywords
healthy dietdepressionfruits and vegetablesfishmental healthdietary changes
Bowls of healthy food with a person's hands holding a knife and fork
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