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Ms Kirkpatrick also advised people to increase their
of high-fibre and
foods. She said the plant-based Mediterranean
has been shown to be
in reducing depression. She said the diet included "omega-3 fatty acids, colourful plants like
, extra virgin olive oil,
greens, and
sources of protein". She added that the diet "has been shown to assist with both depression and
". Related research from Professor Felice Jacka at Deakin University in Australia corroborated Ms Kirkpatrick's
. Dr Jacka said fermented, probiotic foods may influence brain-related biology and lead to more positive
and enhanced learning.
