Time to say goodby­e to chips and chocol­atesFeeling depressed? It’s probably time to cut out junk food from your diet as it increases the risk of psychological disorders including bipolar disorder and depression, say researchers. Junk food is not only harmful for your metabolism but it also increases the risk of psychological problems irrespective of personal characteristics such as age, gender, education and marital status, claims the study, which was published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. High-sugar consumption was found to be linked with bipolar disorder, while fried foods or processed grains were associated with depression, reported Hindustan Times. “Perhaps the time has come for us to take a closer look at the role of diet in mental health because it could be that healthy diet choices contribute to mental health,” said lead author Jim E Banta, Associate Professor at Loma Linda University in California.

Source: The Express Tribune February 23, 2019 10:18 UTC