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What are the best superfoods for mental health? What foods reduce anxiety? What foods help reduce depression? How can I reduce my anxiety naturally? What foods help with anxiety and depression?

Research from the past 10 or so years has shown that the more ultraprocessed foods a person eats, the higher the chances that they feel depressed and anxious. A few studies have suggested a link between eating UPFs and increased risk of cognitive decline.

Roughly 60 percent of the calories in the average American diet come from highly processed foods. We’ve known for decades

Eating packaged foods like cereal and frozen meals has been associated with anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Scientists are still piecing together why.

New York Times: Eating packaged foods has been associated with anxiety and depression.

People who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods report significantly more adverse mental health symptoms, according to new research published in Public Health Nutrition. ...

Individuals reporting higher intakes of ultra-processed food (UPF) are significantly more likely to report worse mental health symptoms.

Individuals reporting higher intakes of ultra-processed food (UPF) are significantly more likely to report worse mental health symptoms.

Consuming high amounts of highly processed foods can impact mental health, increasing the risk of anxiety and depression.