Scientists have cast new light on effects our diet has on our mental health. Researchers say what we eat affects and alters our brain chemistry up until age of 30. They say this explains why older adults are more emotionally stable and resilient than under-30s. research was conducted by team led by Lina Begdache, professor of health and wellness studies. Researchers said that while link between our diet and diabetes, heart disease and obesity is well established, there is paucity of research on influence our dietary intake has on mental health. researchers also suggested that mental well-being stimulated healthy eating, healthy practices, and exercising.
research was carried out via anonymous internet-based survey. It was sent through social media platforms to different professional and social group networks. Professor Begdache found that adults under 30 who ate fast food more than three times week scored higher on levels of mental distress, anxiety and depression. She said that for adults over 30, study found that eating less carbohydrates and more fruit reduced anxiety and depression. Begdache pointed to research showing how Mediterranean diet was as good for our brain as for our body. She said: "It has all components that are important for healthy structure of brain."
