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Food Ingredients That Can Cause Depression
Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Food Ingredients That Can Cause Depression

Some of these foods can have other health impacts other than mental health, but for the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on how they can negatively impact your sense of well-being. Cutting out these 12 food contents could be a step towards becoming a happier person.

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The Keto Diet: Benefits and Challenges to Expect
By Sarah Reynolds Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Keto Diet: Benefits and Challenges to Expect

The ketogenic (keto) diet may seem like a relatively new concept in the world of weight loss, but this diet originated back in the 1920s and was originally created as a nutritional guide for children with epilepsy because it was shown to have beneficial results for those suffering from seizures. The popularity of the diet […]

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6 Common Brain Cell Killers
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

6 Common Brain Cell Killers

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, we’re all born with a limited supply of brain cells. Of course a process known as neurogenesis regenerates and aids the development of fresh brain cells as we mature. However, as we age several lifestyle factors can conflict with healthy neurogenesis and kill brain cells […]

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