Pasta And Depression Linked In New Study [VIDEO] Refined Grain Eaters Have 41% Greater Risk Of Becoming Depressed [REPORT]

 

Pasta and depression are linked as discovered in a new study where the link between depression and refined grains like pasta and chips was evaluated. In 43,000 women evaluated for 12 years, the ones who ate white bread and pasta on a daily basis had a 29 to 41% greater chance of being depressed in comparison to women who ate healthier. The study suggests that junk food, sugar, and processed meats might increase depression symptoms.

Not only were pasta and depression linked but white refined grains also were linked to inflammation in women. But wine, olive oil, coffee, carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy vegetables can reduce inflammation in women.

A Mediterranean-style diet heavy in olive oil as well as fish and vegetables has also been linked to lower rates of the mood disorder. 

The study reinforces the hypothesis that a healthy diet has potential not only in the warding off of depression, but also in its prevention," Anu Ruusunen with the study said. 

But the study coud be flawed due to the chance of variables in the women that they evaluated. For example, if a woman has a healthier diet she may also be on a higher socioeconimic class and therefore can have less stress, be overall happier, have better health care and not be as exposed to diseases and hamful conditions. But it is impossible to have a study such as the pasta/depression link without some variables. 

It is a safe bet to assume that eating healthier makes you feel better, so you are less likely to get depressed. So eating right can never harm you; only give you a better chance of staying happy and healthy.

The worst food for depression are refined sugars, processed foods, hydrogenated oils, food high in sodium, and alcohol.

Caffeine disrupts sleep, making it more difficult to fall asleep and to stay asleep; those disturbances affect mood. It can cause agitation, tremors, and nervousness. Energy drinks, particularly, are bad news as some of them contain the caffeine equivalent of 14 cans of soda.

Artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame, nutrasweet and equal blocks the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin and causes mood dips, headaches, and insomnia. Using agave nectar is just as sweet as sugar and is completely natural so stick with that.

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