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    Higher Fruit, Vegetable Consumption Tied to Well-being!

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      Nilanjana last edited by

      The physical benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are well documented, but new research shows that higher consumption of these foods also improves mental health and well-being. Results of a large longitudinal study in the United Kingdom show that when individuals increased their fruit and vegetable consumption, their short-term mental well-being — as measured by the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) — also increased. These findings, say investigators, provide yet more evidence that persuading people to consume more fruits and vegetables may not only bolster long-term physical health but also boost mental health.

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        Sunny @Nilanjana last edited by

        @nilanjana In addition to the well-documented benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption for physical health, recent research has begun to shine light on potential advantages with respect to mental and subjective well-being as well. In 2013, David G. Blanchflower, PhD, and colleagues demonstrated a positive association between eating fruits and vegetables and psychological well-being. In 2017, in a study entitled "Let Them Eat Fruit! The Effect of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on Psychological Well-being in Young Adults," Tamlin S. Conner, PhD, and colleagues offered a more controlled look at the subject. In that trial, young adults in the treatment group received two additional portions of fruit and vegetables each day over a 2-week period.

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