How ultra processed foods impact your mental health
Healthy-ish - A podcast by BODY + Soul

Your chances of developing depression rise when ultra-processed foods make-up around 30 percent of your diet, says a new study by Deakin University’s Food and Mood Centre. The lead author Dr Melissa Lane joins us to discuss the impact of these on mental health. WANT MORE FROM MELISSA? To hear today's full interview, where Melissa takes a deep dive into ultra processed foods...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Melissa see here, or for more on the study see the B+S article, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.