Eating fruit linked to better mental health for teens

Eating fruit linked to better mental health for teens

Eating more fruit and drinking less sugary drinks has been linked in a new study with a reduced likelihood of developing anxiety or depression.

Australian study tracked 6,500 symptom-free 12-year-olds for 3 years: each extra daily serve of fruit was linked to 13% lower risk of getting depression and 7% lower risk of anxiety, while teens drinking more soft drinks and other sugary drinks were much more likely to develop both, especially boys.