Although many people consider hot chips and French fries to be comfort food, they may also have detrimental effects on one’s mental health.
A study conducted in China revealed that eating a lot of these items, particularly fried potatoes, was associated with higher anxiety levels and depression.
The study found that eating a lot of these items, particularly fried potatoes, was associated with higher anxiety levels and depression.
The results of the study, which was published in the journal PNAS, suggest that a reduction in the consumption of fried food could be beneficial for mental health.
Although the study’s results are preliminary, it’s not clear if the consumption of fried food causes mental health issues.
Also, it’s not clear if people who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression turn to these types of food.
The study, which analyzed over 140,728 individuals, included people who were diagnosed with depression or anxiety within the first two years of their participation.
After excluding these individuals, a total of 12,735 cases of depression and 8294 cases of anxiety were found in the group that consumed fried food. Compared to fried white meat, fried potatoes had a slightly higher risk of depression.
The study also found that those who regularly consume more than one serving of these food items were more likely to be young men.
Dr. David Katz, who was not part of the study, noted that the human component of the study suggests that eating more fried food could increase one’s risk of depression or anxiety.
According to Katz, the causal pathway suggests that those who are suffering from depression or anxiety may start turning to comfort food in an attempt to find some relief.
He noted that individuals with depression or anxiety may start resorting to comfort food as a way of self-medicating.
In a previous study, it was revealed that poor nutrition and unhealthy food can affect a person’s mood and worsen their condition.