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A new study conducted by researchers at Leeds and York Universities in the United Kingdom shows a single serving of fruits and vegetables can boost your mental health.<\/p>\n
This research was analyzed from the data of 40,000 British citizens and concluded that consuming veggies and fruits has the same effect on your well-being as walking for at least ten minutes for eight extra days, per month.<\/p>\n
The co-author of this study, Dr. Neel Ocean, said in a statement<\/strong><\/a>: \u201cWhile further work is needed to demonstrate cause and effect, the results are clear: people who do eat more fruit and vegetables report a higher level of mental well-being and life satisfaction than those who eat less.\u201d<\/p>\n The study has been assessed on individuals between 2010 and 2017, assessing their well-being along with their daily intake of fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n Alternative factors affecting mental health were taken into consideration such as education, age, marital status, employment status, income, health, etc.<\/p>\n Dr. Peter Howley, the co-author of the study, adds \u201cEncouraging better dietary habits may not just be beneficial to physical health in the long run but may also improve mental well-being in the shorter term.\u201d<\/p>\n You can read more on this study in the journal Social Science and Medicine<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n