😰🍔 Feeling stressed? Reaching for junk food might not be the best idea…
😰🍔 Feeling stressed? Reaching for junk food might not be the best idea…
A new CU Boulder study reveals that high-fat diets don’t just affect your waistline — they may also impact your brain and fuel anxiety.🔎 Key findings:
Rats fed a high-fat, saturated-fat-heavy diet showed less gut bacteria diversity and more anxiety-like behavior.
Changes in gut microbes influenced brain chemistry, particularly serotonin — sometimes triggering anxiety instead of calm.
Not all fats are bad! Healthy fats (like fish, nuts, seeds, and olive oil) can actually benefit your brain and reduce inflammation.
💡 Takeaway: It’s not just about weight gain. What we eat shapes both our gut and our mental health. Choosing healthier fats might be one way to keep both your body and mind in balance.
✨ Food for thought: Next time stress hits, maybe skip the fries and grab some nuts or avocado instead. 🥑
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