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1. psychcentral.com › depression › foods-that-cause8 Foods That May Cause Depression | Psych Central

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   Jun 4, 2021 · One large study found that people who eat fast food regularly are at a 40% greater risk of developing depression, and researchers suggest that the high amounts of trans fats in fast...

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2. www.bbc.com › future › articleIs fast food making us depressed? - BBC

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   Aug 26, 2014 · Do burgers, sugary snacks and other unhealthy foods exacerbate the effects of mental illness? David Robson investigates the evidence, and discovers a surprising new idea to help treat...

3. www.sciencedaily.com › releases › 2012Link between fast food and depression confirmed | ScienceDaily

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   Mar 30, 2012 · Published in the Public Health Nutrition journal, the results reveal that consumers of fast food, compared to those who eat little or none, are 51% more likely to develop depression....

4. intermountainhealthcare.org › blogs › fast-foodLink between fast food and depression - Intermountain Healthcare

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   Mar 1, 2024 · A growing body of research suggests that a diet rich in fast food, characterized by high levels of refined sugars, saturated fats, and processed ingredients, may contribute to an increased risk of developing depression.

5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 324847Fast food effects: Short-term, long-term, physical, mental ...

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   • Spike in Blood Sugar
   • Blood Pressure
   • Increased Inflammation
   • Affects Nutrient Intake
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   Fast food breaks down quickly, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar because of the refined carbohydrates and added sugar. In turn, this causes an abnormally largeTrusted Source insulin surge, resulting in a drop in blood sugar. This can cause people to feel tired. Insulinpromotes further hunger within a short time after the meal.

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   A small 2016 studyTrusted Source found that consuming high levels of salt could immediately impact the proper functioning of a person’s blood vessels. Excess sodium intake also has links to fluid retention.

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   A single serving of fast food could increase inflammation throughout the body. A 2015 studyTrusted Sourcefound that one fast food meal high in saturated fat increased airway inflammation in individuals with asthma. This inflammation acts as a trigger for asthma attacks.

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   Fast food does not typically contain fresh fruit and vegetables. If an individual eats fast food frequently, they may find it challenging to reach their recommended daily intake of at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables. They may also have difficulties reaching their ideal fiber intake, which according to the Food and Drug Administration is 28...

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   Fast food is highly palatable, meaning the body breaks it down quickly in the mouth, and it does not need much chewing. Therefore, it activates the reward centers in the brain rapidly. This combination trains the palate to prefer these highly processed, highly stimulating foods and reduces someone’s desire for whole, fresh foods. Research from 2018...

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6. www.latimes.com › food › sns-dailymeal-1863330Fast food really can cause mental distress, study says

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   Dec 18, 2017 · Research published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience revealed that for adults under 30, eating lots of fast food significantly increased perceived mental distress.

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   Can fast food cause depression?

   • A growing body of research suggests that a diet rich in fast food, characterized by high levels of refined sugars, saturated fats, and processed ingredients, may contribute to an increased risk of developing depression. Fast food is often high in unhealthy trans fats, which have been linked to inflammation in the body.

   Link between fast food and depression - Intermountain Healthcare

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   Can eating a lot of fast food ease anxiety and depression?

   • The answer to easing anxiety and depression could be as simple as changing your diet. Research published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience revealed that for adults under 30, eating lots of fast food significantly increased perceived mental distress. The study investigated the effects of different dietary patterns on mental health.

   Fast food really can cause mental distress, study says

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   Is fast food bad for your mental health?

   • Fast food consumption can cause an array of mental effects, ranging from depression to hyperactivity. It's not just one ingredient at fault, either. Fast food meals contain a toxic mixture of unhealthy fats, preservatives, coloring and refined carbohydrates that can create imbalances in your brain.

   Mental Effects of a Fast Food Diet | Healthfully

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   Does fast food cause anxiety?

   • Fast food is typically high in saturated fats, trans fats, and omega-6 fatty acids. While in smaller doses, some of these fats are beneficial and, in fact, necessary for brain function, an excess can trigger an inflammatory response. The inflammation has links to anxiety and depression from past research.

   Fast food really can cause mental distress, study says

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   Do high-fat foods cause depression?

   • Around the same time, psychologists examining UK civil servants – in the famous ‘Whitehall’ studies – found exactly the same pattern; over the course of five years, people who regularly indulged in processed, high-fat and high-sugar foods were about 60% more likely to develop depression over the same period.

   Is fast food making us depressed? - BBC

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8. healthfully.com › 465515-mental-effects-of-a-fastMental Effects of a Fast Food Diet - Healthfully

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   Fast food consumption can cause an array of mental effects, ranging from depression to hyperactivity. It's not just one ingredient at fault, either. Fast food meals contain a toxic mixture of unhealthy fats, preservatives, coloring and refined carbohydrates that can create imbalances in your brain.