New research has revealed eating just 30 grams of nuts each day can help ward off depression.
Researchers examined data from more than 13,500 people aged between 37 and 73, who did not have depression at the start of the study.
Participants had their diets monitored, including monitoring their overall nut intake. This included almonds, cashews and pistachios, salted or roasted nuts and peanuts.
They were followed up over a five-year period, during which eight per cent were diagnosed with clinical depression.
But further analysis revealed a low to moderate nut consumption – the equivalent of up to one serving of 30g a day – was linked to a 17 per cent lower risk of depression compared to those who did not consume nuts.
The findings were valid regardless of other lifestyle and health factors, the scientists said, adding that the nuts’ anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the brain may be the reason for the results.
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