Your no-fuss food can trigger a mental health crisis: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Your no-fuss food can trigger a mental health crisis: Report

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods -- like chips, carbonated drinks and frozen meat products is emerging as a significant factor in the decline of mental health among young Indians. The report highlights a worrying trend — each younger generation is experiencing poorer mental health than the one before, with India mirroring this global decline. The study, which analysed data on psychological well-being, found that ultra-processed food, which constitutes a growing portion of daily diets, is linked to depression, reduced emotional and cognitive control, and overall mental distress. The report points to multiple interconnected factors driving the decline in mental health, including increasing social isolation, early smartphone exposure, and environmental toxins.

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More tax on junk food? Economic Survey flags factors affecting health
1 month, 4 weeks ago

More tax on junk food? Economic Survey flags factors affecting health

Hindustan Times  

Mental health issues and poor lifestyle choices are costing India billions in lost productivity, with some workers missing up to 15 workdays monthly, according to the government’s annual Economic Survey released on Friday, which proposed a “health tax” to combat one of these aspects — the surging consumption of ultra-processed foods. In the economic survey 2024-25 tabled in parliament on …

Overexposure to social media, lack of exercise, overwork have worsened mental well-being: Economic Survey 2024-25
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Overexposure to social media, lack of exercise, overwork have worsened mental well-being: Economic Survey 2024-25

The Hindu  

Overexposure to social media, lack of exercise, not spending enough time with one’s family and overwork have all worsened mental well-being among Indians, said the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday, January 31, 2025, by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman. Hostile work cultures and excessive hours spent working at the desk can adversely affect …

From Cancer to Anxiety: The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From Cancer to Anxiety: The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods

India Today  

In recent years, the spotlight has intensified on ultra-processed foods and their potential impact on human health. As convenience foods dominate supermarket shelves and fast-food chains proliferate, researchers are uncovering alarming links between UPF consumption and a myriad of health issues. Common examples include: Soft drinks and sugary beverages Packaged snacks and cookies Ready-to-eat meals Processed meats like hot dogs …

Health alert: Packaged foods' sugar levels in India lead to childhood obesity
10 months, 1 week ago

Health alert: Packaged foods' sugar levels in India lead to childhood obesity

Hindustan Times  

In recent times, there has been a growing concern regarding the high sugar content found in packaged foods, particularly in the context of India and this issue has come to the forefront due to a stark contrast observed with similar products in Western countries, where the same products are sold with no added sugars. Health alert: Packaged foods' sugar levels …

What is junk food really doing to your mental health?
1 year, 1 month ago

What is junk food really doing to your mental health?

The Independent  

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Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed
1 year, 1 month ago

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 30, 2024 15:33 IST - 5 MINS READ Meghana AT, a theatre artist from Mumbai, is the creator of an interactive show “Plan B/C/D/E”. He also urged parents, relatives, and teachers to abstain from a “running commentary” on the students’ performance, saying it invites “negative comparisons” and is “detrimental to student’s mental well-being”. The pandemic “has fundamentally …

National Nutrition Week For Healthy and Positive Mental Health
1 year, 6 months ago

National Nutrition Week For Healthy and Positive Mental Health

Deccan Chronicle  

"Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle." They work out regularly to maintain a healthy body but are unaware of the connection between a balanced diet and mental health. According to the most recent NCRB study, suicide deaths have grown by 7.2% since 2020, directly reflecting the general lack of mental health in the population. Therefore, we must take note of …

Eating junk foods leads to mental disorders: Experts
2 years, 9 months ago

Eating junk foods leads to mental disorders: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Eating junk food takes a toll on one’s mental health, say nutritionists. Confirming that cases of mental disorders have gone up, especially among teenagers and adults who started their career recently or are extremely busy and cannot keep a track of their meals and time, nutritionists and psychologists said people got used to ordering food from outside in the …

India is staring at a public health crisis due to ultra-processed food products
3 years, 5 months ago

India is staring at a public health crisis due to ultra-processed food products

Hindustan Times  

Most of us are unaware that a big chunk of readymade food products, commonly projected as healthier products, that we buy and eat is unhealthy. The World Health Organization, with extensive global scientific evidence, has recommended “cut-offs” for nutrient profiling to come up with easily understandable front-of-pack labelling for packaged food with high fat, sugar, and/or salt content and regulate …

Your diet can impact your mental health. Here’s how
5 years, 2 months ago

Your diet can impact your mental health. Here’s how

Hindustan Times  

A new study has found out that diet significantly affects the mental health and well being of an individual. However, many common beliefs about the health effects of certain foods are not supported by solid evidence,” said the lead researcher, Professor Suzanne Dickson. According to the researchers, the link between diet and mental health can be firmly established in certain …

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