Western diet effects on body and mind

The link is particularly noticeable among young adults aged 18 to 34.

The association is particularly notable among young adults between 18 and 34 years of age.

Western diet effects on body and mind

A Western style diet typically high in fast food processed meats sugary drinks refined flour saturated fats and excess salt has been strongly linked to a range of serious health conditions. Recent studies show that its effects extend beyond physical health taking a toll on mental well being as well. •Obesity and type 2 diabetes The calorie dense sugar rich and fatty nature of Western meals often leads to excessive weight gain and insulin resista…

Berlin – Highly processed foods are ubiquitous and, despite their generally negative reputation, play an enormous role in our diet. "According to calculations from the National Consumption Study II, as early as the beginning of the 2000s, approximately 50% of adults' total energy intake in Germany came from highly processed foods,"...

The consumption of ultra-processed foods seems to increase the risk of depression, prevents a large international study in which hundreds of Quebecers participated.The association was particularly notable among young adults aged 18 to 34 years.