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The Mediterranean diet, which helps fight heart disease and cancer, could also help avoid depression, Spanish researchers announced on Tuesday.
They discovered that depression is 30% less likely to emerge in people who eat a lot of vegetables, fruit and cereals, and stay away from red meat.
They researched 10,094 healthy adults in the last four years, the Journal of the American Medical Association announced. On the other hand, additional studies are needed to draw an exact answer.
Researchers from the Universities of Las Palmas and Navarra attacked the research happily.
Students from the schools completed surveys and the researchers reviewed their dedication to the Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) for four-and-a-half years.
Participants who followed the MDP carefully were mostly male, non-smokers, married and were older.
The researchers found 480 examples of depression in the follow-up period, with 156 male cases and 324 female. They noted that the individuals who followed the MDP were 30% less likely to suffer from depression.
Professor Miguel Martinez-Gonzalez, of the University of Navarra, said to BBC News that the findings have to be confirmed in more time intensive trials with more participants.
"Thirty percent is a large reduction in the risk and this could be very important considering the large burden of disease represented by depression. We know how important the Mediterranean diet is in reducing cardiovascular risk factors and the same inflammatory proteins are also raised in patients with depression."
Dr Cecilia D'Felice, a clinical psychologist, referred to the rising confirmation of the significance of diet in fighting depression.
"What we do know is that a diet high in olive oil will enhance the amount of serotonin or brain transmitter available to you. Most anti-depression drugs work to keep more serotonin available in the brain."The Mediterranean diet, which helps fight heart disease and cancer, could also help... more
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People who follow a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish are less likely to become depressed, scientists said on Monday, but the reasons are unclear.
Spanish researchers studied 11,000 people and found that those who followed the Mediterranean diet most closely had a more than 30 percent reduction in the risk of depression than those whose diet had few of the crucial Mediterranean elements.
Researchers suggested that elements of the diet may improve blood vessel function, fight inflammation and repair oxygen-related cell damage — all of which could reduce the chances of developing depression.
The researchers worked out how close their eating habits were to the Mediterranean diet based on nine components: A high ratio of monounsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids; moderate intake of alcohol and dairy foods; low intake of meat; and high intake of legumes, fruit and nuts, cereals, vegetables and fish.People who follow a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole... more
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A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients following a Mediterranean diet were significantly less likely to need medicine after four years than those on a low-fat diet.A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that newly diagnosed type 2... more
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The Mediterannean diet has long beeen famed for keeping people healthy and slim. Now, the diet is dwindling as Mediterraneans flock towards fast food - so much so, that the goverments of Greece, Spain and Italy have applied to get the diet on UNESCO's world heritage list.
Should food be on the UNESCO world heritage list? Will the Mediterranean diet die out?The Mediterannean diet has long beeen famed for keeping people healthy and slim. Now,... more
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'Studies show -- Diets that have you starving, or hungry most of the time -- (or what they call 'fad' diets) -- usually end badly -- 'most gaining back the orginal weight they set out to lose.
'A recent trend in watching waistlines is to use “positive eating” rather than dieting. Instead of depriving yourself of the foods you desire, there’s a movement to eat what you enjoy and stop thinking about food,' says Jeanne Besser.
In that article Besser collected sound advice that -- 'focuses on on learning to moderate your food intake without giving up favorite foods.'
'One way is to stop eating just before you are full — to allow your brain to catch up to your stomach.'
'You can also choose smaller portions (like appetizers) or share a large entree. She stresses, if there’s food put on your plate that you don’t really like, don’t eat it just because it’s there. Ever'
Quickie Health Tips: When ever possible try to include: olive oil, whole grains, berries and squash, portobello mushrooms, polenta, quinoa, soy, edamame and flaxseed.
Also try including a greater variety of fruits, vegetables and leafy greens (fresh whenever possible), Yeah, you will have to plan ahead and work out some type of meal planning (but it's worth it in the long run).
'Studies show -- Diets that have you starving, or hungry most of the time -- (or... more
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Sticking to a diet which includes fruit, vegetables, fibre and healthier fats could protect against type two diabetes, a study suggests.Sticking to a diet which includes fruit, vegetables, fibre and healthier fats could... more
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