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Jessica Downey

New research suggests this Japanese-inspired diet could boost your mental health

A photo of different plates of food including salmon, miso soup, rice, kimchi and tofu.

There have been connections between our diet and mood for many years. You may have heard of the gut-brain axis, which links our digestive health to how we feel mentally. While regular exercise is often highlighted for its mood-boosting benefits, and we have tested plenty of the best running shoes to help you get started, diet can sometimes be overlooked.

New research published in the Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience suggests that following a Japanese-inspired diet may help reduce symptoms of depression.

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