.WebP "Most people's favorite foods these days are those that cause depression")
According to the World Health Organization, depression is a current problem that affects 5% of adults worldwide.
This disease changes people's lives because it is not just a disease confined to the 'mind' but also affects the body as a result.
Today's favorite food of most people can lead to this disease.
This was revealed in a medical study in Australia.
Research by Deakin University's Food and Mood Center has shown that high consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of depression.
Ultra-processed foods include bread, fast and junk foods, sweets, coffees, cakes, chips, breakfast cereals, chicken and fish nuggets, instant noodles, sugary drinks and sodas.
The study found that people who got more than 30 percent of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods had a significantly increased risk of depression.۔
The study examined the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the risk of depression in more than 23,000 people.
The study found that high consumption of ultra-processed foods increased the risk of depression by 23 percent.
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According to the researchers, the link between ultra-processed foods and risk of depression was found even when other factors were taken into account.
The results of this study were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Earlier in March, a study reported that people who consumed a lot of ultra-processed foods had an 80 percent higher risk of depression than those who did not.
The study involved 2572 people and collected details of their dietary and lifestyle habits.
The results showed that people with high consumption of ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of being diagnosed with depression.
Similarly, a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition in July 2022 reported that the consumption of ultra-processed foods is harmful to mental health, especially for middle-aged people.
In this study, more than 2700 people were included and their dietary habits were evaluated.
Research has shown that regularizing a diet that includes fish, olive oil, fruits, vegetables and nuts can reduce the risk of age-related mental decline and dementia.