Eating just 1 serving of this daily will boost mental wellness, says study

Eating just 1 serving of this daily will boost mental wellness, says studyEating just 1 serving of this daily will boost mental wellness, says studyIts well-known that a brisk walk is good for clearing your head and boosting your mental health, but just one serving of fruits or vegetables can also have that saatkorn effect or your mood, says new research.A study called Lettuce Be Happy by researchers at Leeds and York Universities in the United Kingdom analyzed data from 40,000 Brits and found that a positive link between eating fruits and vegetables and peoples self-reported well-being.Its just as good as walking eating just one serving of produce daily had the same effect on mental well-being as eight extra days of walking at least 10 minutes per month.Its well-established that eating fruit and vegetables can benefit physical health, said lead author Dr. Neel Ocean from the University of Leeds, in a release. Recently, newer studies have suggested that it may also benefit psycholo gical well-being.Dr. Ocean added that further research was needed to determine cause and effect, but it was clear that people who do eat more fruits and vegetables report a higher level of mental well-being and life satisfaction than those who eat less.The study also controlled for alternative factors that may affect mental well-being, such as age, education, income, marital status, employment status, lifestyle, and health, as well as consumption of other foods such as bread or dairy products.The data also shows that the majority of people in the UK do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, so for those of you who dont get enough produce in your diet, upping it could kill two birds with one stone.Encouraging better dietary habits may not just be beneficial to physical health in the long run, but may also improve mental well-being in the shorter term, said co-author Dr. Howley, from Leeds Business School.The study is published in the journalSocial Science and Medicine.You might also e njoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people