We
live in the 21st century. The life in this world and this world
itself moves at a breakneck speed. Like in a race, if we can’t keep up and move
with it at its pace, we’ll be left behind. To keep up with this pace, we have
to and we do adapt and evolve with it.
To
keep up with this trend, we have changed our food habits.
Today, for the
majority of the office going population lunch consists of either pizza or
burger along with a coke and fries. Breakfast for them consists of commercially
baked food, things like muffins, danishes, croissants etc. These foods are
called fast food, or junk food. They are consumed by majority of the people
because, as the name suggests, these food items can be prepared and served very
quickly, thus complimenting the current lifestyle.
Ramen
noodles, pizzas and burgers are the staple diet of college students and we have
a rendezvous with them each night at ungodly hours.
Depression.
It’s basically a state of low mood where people may feel sad. It affects about
121 million people worldwide. It is one of the leading global causes of
disability-adjusted life years and the main cause in middle and high-income
countries. However, little is known about the role of diet in the development
of depressive disorders. The
only ill-effect that the mind registers is the weight gain, their consumption
causes. Apparently, they are capable of much more than just expanding your
waistline – they also affect your brain.
Regular consumption of fast food leads to depression. Fast food
consumption is directly related the development of depression. Even eating
small quantities is linked to significantly higher chance of developing
depression.
Studies
show that people who regularly indulge are likely to be single, less active,
smoke, work more than 45 hours a week and their diet almost doesn’t contain any
nutrients.
Fast
food has high Trans Fatty Acid (TFA) content. It increases concentration of Low
Density Lipoproteins (LDL)- cholesterol, reduces High Density Lipoproteins
(HDL)- cholesterol, endothelial dysfunction, insulin resistance and
displacement of essential fatty acids from membranes. Depression is associated
with low-grade inflammatory status and endothelial dysfunction, which are
caused by TFA. It also causes Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD).
Endothelial
dysfunction is a condition in which the endothelium (inner lining) of blood
vessels does not function normally. Endothelial dysfunction can contribute to
several disease processes lie hypertension, hence causing depression.
Contrary to this study and belief, Dr. David Katz of Yale University
said, “We use the term ‘comfort food’ for a reason. It can help alleviate
stress, anxiety and depression. So it may be that people with depression are
turning to fast food for relief.”
Thus, one needs to cut down the consumption of fast food and bakery
products to have a healthy lifestyle. Maria Robinson says, “Nobody can go back
and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
So start today and create a healthy life.
Always Remember...
EAT HEALTHY..
FEEL HEALTHY....
BE HEALTHY!!!!!!!!!!
- Ridhima BPT (1)
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