date:May 20, 2016
erranean Diet, the Pro-vegetarian diet, and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010.
Food items such as meat and sweets (sources of animal fats: saturated and trans fatty acids) were negatively scored, while nuts, fruits and vegetables (sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals respectively) were positively scored.
The study found that the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 was associated with the greatest risk reduction for depression. The diet consists of omega-3 fatty acids,