Many studies are finding a link between what we eat and how we feel. Studies have even found that healthy diets can help with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

 

When you stick to a diet low in processed foods and high in fruits and vegetables, you're setting yourself up for fewer mood fluctuations, an overall happier outlook and an improved ability to focus. 

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On the contrary, in a new study of 120 children and adolescents, consuming fast food, sugar and soft drinks was associated with a higher prevalence of diagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Pediatrics, Vol. 139, No. 2, 2017). What's more, these diets in adults can increase anxiety and other debilitating mental conditions.