Study Links Higher Vegetable Intake to Lower Odds of Mental Distress

The lead author said the findings highlight diet as a key factor in mental wellbeing.

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Australians who skip vegetables may be putting their mental health at risk, with a new study finding those who eat less than one daily serve face 1.6 times the odds of psychological distress compared with high vegetable consumers.

The research, based on health data from over 45,000 people, linked higher vegetable intake to lower rates of depression, anxiety, and stress.