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Bad food equals bad mood?

Women who suffer from depression and anxiety may want to take a look at their diet and cut out processed foods, according to an Australian study. Researchers from the University of Melbourne found that mood disorders were more common among women aged 20 to 93 who, over 10 years, ate primarily processed, refined, high-fat foods.

"There's no magic diet," Dr. Felice Jacka said in an email to Reuters Health but said eating a diet mainly of vegetables, fruit, whole grain foods, low fat dairy products, and lean meat, and reserving processed and sweet treats to "sometimes foods," will aid physical health and may also support mental well-being.