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Article: The depression weapon: how certain foods affect your mental health.
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- Going Bonkers Magazine
- Article date:
- March 22, 2007
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Have you ever been cranky when you are hungry, or groggy after a big meal. Food can seriously affect your mood and your overall mental-functioning. That's why it should be no surprise that the "right" fats can make you happy!
Does it seem like more and more people you know are depressed? You're not imagining things. Depression is on the rise, both here and abroad. And much of this increase is due to what we eat.
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