Food for thought: Study finds link between depression and unhealthy diets

Medical X-Press – Georgia Gowing

A Macquarie University study of 169 adults aged 17 to 35 found those eating a Western-style diet were more likely to have lower levels of kynurenic acid (KA)—a small molecule important to a number of bodily functions—and report higher levels of depression than those eating diets rich in fresh fruit and vegetables.

Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-10-food-thought-link-depression-unhealthy.html

10 Sandwiches Tweens Can Make On Their Own For Lunch

Moms – Jessica Tucker

Making sandwiches is something that moms have been doing for their kids for years. Whether for easy school lunch hacks or lunch at home, moms are the defacto sandwich makers of the house. But that does not necessarily need to be the case. This is because it is possible for tweens to make their own sandwiches that are full of flavor and healthy to boot. And by taking on the responsibility to prepare their noontime meal, tweens are being taught to be more independent at the same time. This makes tweens more reliant on themselves versus not taking on the task of making their own sandwiches for lunch.

Read More: https://www.moms.com/sandwiches-tweens-make-on-their-own-for-lunch/

Being Sad Leads Kids To More Junk Food

Moms – Ashley Wehrli

A new study has found that feeling sad can lead children to eat more junk food. One of the main priorities for mom is to make sure her children are getting the right food that they need to grow healthy and strong. They want to make sure that they get the proper vitamins and nutrients that aid a healthy body and mind. However, a lot of moms know that a treat here and there is not always a bad idea. It is all about balance, but mom needs to limit the amount of “junk” food that their children eat.

Read More: https://www.moms.com/being-sad-leads-kids-more-junk-food/