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How Donuts Can Make Us Depressed?
Are you a big fan of donuts and you make sure you have them at least a couple of times a week? Well, who doesn't?
Donuts
are
considered
to
be
one
of
the
yummiest
of
"comfort
foods" and
we
all
feel
that
indulging
in
one
or
two
donuts
once
in
a
while
will
not
affect
our
health
negatively,
right?
So,
most
of
us
see
nothing
wrong
in
enjoying
a
donut
treat
once
in
a
while,
even
though
we
are
health
conscious
or
fitness
conscious!
Now, we know that foods rich in sugar and fat can be unhealthy for us physiologically, as these cause a number of diseases such as obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and more.
However, we may not realise that consuming sugary foods on a regular basis can cause even psychological health problems in people!
As we may already know, mental disorders are on the rise lately, especially among the youth.
Children as young as 8 are being diagnosed with mental disorders like depression, anxiety, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Syndrome), etc.
So,
when
experts
and
scientists
dug
deeper
into
this
issue
of
the
rise
in
mental
disorders
among
people,
they
found
a
link
between
diet
and
mental
disorders.
We
may
know
that,
a
balanced,
healthy
diet
allows
us
to
remain
healthy
by
preventing
and
treating
a
number
of
diseases.
For example, eating healthy, low-calorie food and staying away from junk food can help prevent and treat obesity.
So,
even
when
it
comes
to
mental
health,
a
balanced,
healthy
diet
is
required.
The
nutrients
in
healthy
food
boost
the
production
of
certain
chemicals
and
hormones
in
the
brain,
which
can
treat
disorders
like
depression
and
anxiety
naturally.
On the flipside, eating unhealthy food can cause abnormal fluctuations in certain brain chemicals and cause mental disorders.
Recently, research studies have found that eating donuts is linked to depression in people. Find out how, here.
What Is Depression?
Firstly, to understand how an unhealthy diet, donuts in this particular study, can cause depression, we must get to know what depression is.
Depression
is
a
serious
mental
illness
characterised
by
symptoms
which
make
a
person
feel
persistently
sad,
down,
hopeless
and
mentally
weak
for
long
periods
of
time.
Depression
is
usually
triggered
by
certain
changes
in
the
brain
chemicals
and
hormones
such
as
dopamine
and
serotonin.
The changes in these chemicals and hormones in the brain are usually triggered by causes like loss of loved ones, heart break, financial difficulties and other such devastating life instances.
In some cases, depression can also be caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits like poor diet and lack of exercise, heredity and in some cases, it can have absolutely no cause at all!
It
is
very
tricky
to
be
able
to
determine
the
exact
cause
for
depression;
however,
it
can
be
treated
with
the
help
of
medications,
psychotherapy
and
healthy
lifestyle
choices.
So,
it
is
clear
that
an
unhealthy
diet
can
trigger
or
even
worsen
depression.
Donuts
are
tasty,
but
very
unhealthy
snacks
which
are
linked
to
depression.
Why Donuts Can Cause Depression?
If you are someone who loves donuts, you might want to cut down on them or even completely stop consuming them, as they not only cause obesity, high cholesterol and related diseases, but they can also cause depression.
Recently, a group of researchers at the University Of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in Las Palmas, Spain conducted a study to find the link between donuts and depression.
After the study, it was found that people who consumed donuts more than 2-3 times in a month were at a 48% more risk of developing depression, compared to the people who never consumed donuts!
In addition, the study also showed that in people who had existing depression, consuming donuts could only make their condition worse.
The study further states that the trans fats, unhealthy sugars and margarine found in donuts could be responsible for causing inflammation in the brain, which in turn inhibits the production of dopamine and serotonin, causing depression.
So, in conclusion, the trans fats and other unhealthy substances found in donuts can trigger depression in people who consume them often.
Note: Depression is a serious health condition, which could lead to fatal consequences when not treated. It requires immediate medical attention. Do check with your doctor before making any lifestyle alterations.
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