5. Ditching vegetables and fruits may cause depression.
Your gut and brain are closely connected and scientists across the globe are starting to take a closer look at how they interact. The latest research suggests that there is a key connection between the gut and brain that could help us understand why we feel anxious or stressed. A diet that has the right balance in everything from nutrients to carbohydrates can not only impact how we look, but also our mental health. It seems that not eating vegetables and fruits can have some pretty serious effects as studies show that people who don’t get much of them are more likely to struggle with depression. People often say that when we’re feeling depressed, the thing to do is load up on junk food, but unhealthy eating isn’t a result of depression.