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A new study indicates that a diet
in ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates may increase the
of depression and other mental health
. The research has been published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Kristin Kirkpatrick, a
psychologist and registered
, said there is "a
amount of high-quality data linking food to beneficial (or worsening) mental health
. Ms Kirkpatrick advised people to reduce the
of sugary and low-fibre food they eat to lessen the
of developing mood disorders. She wrote: "Limits should be made on
, refined grains, ultra-processed foods, and alcohol."
