Japanese Diet May Help In Fight Against Depression, Study Shows
TOKYO, June 28 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The rate of depressive symptoms was lower among working-age people who consume a Japanese-style diet including rice, miso soup and fish, the first study of its kind recently showed, Kyodo News Agency reported.
The Japan Institute for Health Security assessed the benefits of a traditional 'Japanese-style diet' comprising of soy products, cooked vegetables, mushrooms, fish, seaweed, and green tea, along with a modified version that added fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products.
While there are few studies on the Japanese diet's impact on mental health, such assessments of the Mediterranean diet -- which consists of vegetables, whole grains, olive oil and fish -- and depression have previously been conducted, the institute said.
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