Study: Ultra-Processed Food and Depression Link

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A new study found that consuming ultra processed foods are linked to the development of depression. Ultra processed foods can range from frozen meals and prepackaged foods to ice cream and soda. And a study found consuming nine portions of more or more of these types of foods per day can lead to a 50% higher risk of developing depression. There's already a known link between these types of food and chronic inflammation, which is the root cause of many diseases. And the study which focused on women was published in the journal GM Network Open. It's, you know, bits like this Hannah that I think are so important and if eating healthy is not something, you know, that is like easy for you to do. I feel like this is the best kind of instigator and motivation to try to feel better, even if just incorporating a few pieces of fruit or veggies every day. And trust me, I love soda. Everybody on the show knows that I love ice cream and it's a con it's a day. That's right. Our producer Joe every morning I start with it. It's a conscious decision that you kind of have to work it in. There's really no negative every study we've seen there only health benefits to eating healthier.