Boost Somebody’s Psychological Well-Being: Hand Them A Kiwifruit

5. Fruits And Vegetables

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Eating all kinds of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are thought to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and stroke. Carotenoids in vegetables like carrots, Brussels sprouts, and squash may reduce the risk of certain cancers. And eating large quantities of non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, beans, and spinach may reduce the risk of stomach and esophageal cancer. But what happens if you eat extra fruits and vegetables each day?

 

6. The Study

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The New Zealand study was led by Dr. Tamlin Conner of the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago. She and her colleagues enrolled 171 participants, all students between ages 18 – 25, and separated them into three groups.