Eating more fruit linked to lower depression and anxiety in teens, study finds

A study has found that eating more fruit is associated with fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, based on an analysis of data from 6,500 adolescents.

The research, conducted at the University of Sydney, also found that consuming sugary drinks had the opposite effect. The study noted that supporting adolescent mental health should begin by making healthy food choices more accessible, according to Sputnik.

Researchers emphasized that adolescence is a period when young people gain greater independence over their diets, while also facing academic pressures, changes in social relationships, and emotional challenges.