A non-veg dish a day might keep depression away, claims study

Are you a meat lover? Turns out, it might be good for you!

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that consuming meat, particularly beef may lower the risk of depression.

Researchers observed the association between vegetarianism and depression among adults during the study. They examined the dietary patterns of 14,216 adults aged 35 to 74 along with other variables like smoking, alcohol consumption, levels of physical activity, body mass index and nutrition.

The team found that vegetarian or plant-based diets actually led to people experiencing depressive episodes twice as often as those who eat beef.

Nutrients found in meat including iron, vitamin B, zinc and protein help brain functions and may be valuable in preventing depressive episodes. However, further research is required to clarify the relationship.

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