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6 studies around the world linking fruit & veggies with mental health

Over the last few years, researchers have become more open to the idea that diet and mental health are inextricably linked. Several studies have demonstrated that connection.

One common thread among these studies is the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables in one’s diet. This makes sense since fresh fruits and vegetables (especially in substantial quantities and varieties) are rich in the vitamins and minerals needed for proper brain function.

Here are 6 studies that specifically connect fresh fruits and vegetable (as well as a few other healthy foods) with positive mental health.

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5 natural ways to sleep better

Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.

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Junk food bad for mental health; fruit and veggies good for it

British researchers recently published an article in the Central European Journal of Public Health showing a connection between diet and mental health among university students.

The study had over 3,700 students at 7 universities in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales self administer questionnaires, including a 12-item food frequency questionnaire, Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale, and modified Beck Depression Inventory.

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5 healthy behaviours to reduce depression

German researchers recently published an article in European Journal of Public Health exploring the connection between health behaviours and mental health. Unsurprisingly, those with more healthy behaviours appeared to have better mental health.

The researchers analyzed cross-sectional data of over 39,000 women and men, looking for those who reported having depression and mental distress. They then checked those individuals to see how many were implementing these 5 healthy behaviours in their lives:

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Connection between Mediterranean diet and mental health among Black Americans

American researchers recently published an article in The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences in which they found a connection between eating a Mediterranean diet and decreasing the risk of cognitive decline.

The researchers followed over 2300 American adults over an 8-year period, over a third of which were black. Among the black participants, the researchers discovered that those who adhered more closely to the Mediterranean diet had a lower decline rate in cognitive decline.

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The 3 commitments of Truehope

We established Truehope in 1996 so we could define the global standard of what true healing means.

Over the last 18 years, we have done this by designing and applying evidence-based products and professional quality programs. We have worked hard to make these products and programs accessible to everyone and tailored to each person’s needs, while also providing them with the knowledge necessary to take ownership of their own health.

To succeed at making these products and programs available to everyone,

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The tomato effect

Have you heard of the tomato effect?

In 1984, Dr. James S. Goodwin published a paper in Journal of the American Medical Association in 1984 outlining what he called the tomato effect. He pointed out that not until the 19th century were North American cultivating tomatoes; before that point, they believed tomatoes were poisonous, despite the face the European had already been consuming them for nearly 300 years. In 1820, Robert Gibbon Johnson ate a tomato on the courthouse steps in Salem,

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The inane search for magic bullets to treat mental illness

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and Julia Rucklidge, two researchers who specialize in the connection between nutrition and mental health, recently wrote a blog post regarding the conventional approach to research in this area: single nutrients.

But here is the primary message that emerged from that examination of the literature: scientists were not studying nutrition in the way in which humans have evolved to require nutrients — consuming lots of them together and in balance.

Instead, researchers for over 100 years have given a group of participants a single nutrient then tested for improvement.

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Study shows that micronutrients are a viable treatment for stress following a natural disaster

New Zealand researchers recently published a study in Human Psychopharmacology, following up on a study they did regarding anxiety and EMPowerplus.

In 2011, Christchurch, New Zealand, experienced a 6.3 earthquake that killed nearly 200 people and injured as many as 2000. Several residents experienced heightened anxiety or stress for several months following the earthquake, and these researchers conducted a randomized trial with 120 adults experiencing such symptoms.

Of those participants, 85 agreed a year later to complete questionnaires assessing mood,

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Are micronutrients a waste of time? 9 key findings of a recent double-blind study

Researchers Bonnie Kaplan and Julia Rucklidge recently published an article on Mad in America regarding a double-blind study Dr. Rucklidge published earlier this year that showed EMPowerplus is “better than placebo at improving ADHD and mood symptoms in adults.”

When Dr. Rucklidge published her first open-label trial on EMPowerplus, someone emailed her asking if EMPowerplus was worth a try or if it was a waste of time.

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3 key diet changes to improve your mental health and 13 studies to support them

Over the last several years, we’ve seen an increase in research that concludes a strong connection between diet and good mental health. We’ve blogged about such research here many times because we believe it supports our stance that mental health issues are a result of nutrient deficiencies.

As we compare the conclusions of this research, two themes emerge: the importance of a healthy diet and the importance of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in our diet.

Here are some points to keep in mind when using diet as a way to improve mental health.

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