What about apples?
Apples are no longer the fruit of choice that keeps doctors away. Scientists in New Zealand have discovered that eating kiwi can boost your mood in just four days, according to a study published in the journal Science. British Journal of Nutrition.
Study co-author Tamlyn Connor, who teaches psychology at the University of Otago, said: “It’s great for people to know that making small changes to their diet, such as adding kiwifruit, can change how they feel every day. ” he said. said in a statement.
These mental health-boosting effects are reportedly due to the fact that these fluffy fruits are rich in vitamin C, which can boost mood and energy among other benefits. It is known that
To test the fruit’s supposed mood-boosting effects, the Kiwi team conducted a dietary experiment on 155 adults who were deficient in vitamin C.
Every day for eight weeks, participants were given either a placebo, a 250 mg vitamin C supplement, or two kiwis, and then asked to report on their energy, mood, sleep quality, and physical activity.
The researchers found that both the vitamin C group and the kiwi group reported improved mood, but only the latter group said they felt an increase in self-perceived success.
Best of all, the Kiwi group reportedly experienced increased energy and mood in just four days, with the effects peaking at about 14 to 16 days.
Lead author Dr Ben Fletcher, who carried out the study as part of his PhD at the University of Otago, said: “The participants had relatively good mental health to begin with, so there was little room for improvement, but this did not stop them from eating kiwifruit.” “We reported the benefits of vitamin C intervention.”
Scientists attribute these mental health benefits to the aforementioned high vitamin C content in kiwi.
Interestingly, participants were administered the Sungold variety (yellow inside rather than green) and reportedly boasts three varieties. Twice the vitamin C of an orangeand strawberries based on edible pulp weight.
Ultimately, Fletcher said, the results “show that what we eat can affect our mood relatively quickly.”
“We encourage a holistic approach to nutrition and health and encourage the inclusion of a variety of nutrient-dense foods in the diet,” the scientists said.
