Br J Health Psychol May 2015 PMID 25080035

On carrots and curiosity: eating fruit and vegetables is associated with greater flourishing in daily life.

Tamlin S Conner, Kate L Brookie, Aimee C Richardson, Maria A Polak

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Overall, the discussions reflect strong interest and positive agreement, with users sharing examples like the impact of diet on mood and wellbeing, and emphasizing the relevance of the research through words like 'favourite paper' and 'good video for depression info'. The tone and contextual references to mental health and curiosity demonstrate engagement and recognition of the article's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem supportive of the idea that eating fruits and vegetables positively impacts overall wellbeing and curiosity, though some are more enthusiastic than others.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly attracts high interest, with multiple references to mental health, mood, and curiosity, indicating curiosity about the connection between diet and psychological states.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal reactions, references to scientific articles, and mentions of related concepts like depression, showing moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a recognition of the article's importance in understanding the link between diet and mental health, pointing to a potential shift in how people view healthy eating.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that eating more fruits and vegetables (FV) is linked to higher overall wellbeing, including feelings of engagement, purpose, curiosity, and creativity, both across individuals and within the same individuals over time.
  • On days when young adults ate more FV, they experienced greater eudaemonic wellbeing, curiosity, and creativity, suggesting a short-term positive effect of healthy eating on these psychological states.
  • The research also showed that eating sweets and chips did not significantly impact wellbeing variables, except that sweets were associated with increased curiosity and positive affect (PA), and FV consumption did not have lasting effects beyond the same day.]

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Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

The type of food you eat impacts your #mood. Researchers reporting in the British Journal Of Health Psychology found eating more than 7 portions of fruit & vegetables per day significantly improved participants' moods. https://t.co/cR2RnDApq7 #health #HealthyEating https://t.co/hacV10vKPX

Dec 16, 2020 · 26 likes · 7 shares · 19,567 followers View post →
Karlito Kash
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Diet and Depression https://t.co/hncRervOWs via @YouTube

Mar 7, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 204 followers View post →
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On carrots and curiosity: eating fruit and vegetables is associated with greater flourishing in daily life https://t.co/1A1N7tdCnA

Jan 30, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,441 followers View post →
長谷川ろみ|腸活研究家
@hasegawaromi · X

夜は間違えるとヤバイですぜ。。 →痩せる夕食の選び方 | ダイエット https://t.co/Is4AAcoUhs #ダイエット #痩せるメニュー

Aug 3, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,955 followers View post →
Shäyúkitsune-extordinar
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@Sleepyqtpie @RourkeWolf Here is a good video for depression info https://t.co/oYY7cdojUw https://t.co/7bdUFA4f2c

Apr 19, 2019 · 1 like · 386 followers View post →
Tweets for Vegans #BLM
@Tweets4Vegans · X

RT @Adrienne_Wicca: https://t.co/HFJvGzo9rC Is food connected to mood? A look at how diet can influence depression by exploring studies on…

Aug 1, 2019 · 1 share · 25,652 followers View post →

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FCLabs
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There’s even evidence that giving your food a #health kick can help you find #purpose in life (https://t.co/6ggVihRHM1). Who knew the core of life could be found in an apple?! https://t.co/3hnMfwC0Tw

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On carrots and curiosity: eating fruit and vegetables is associated with greater flourishing in daily life https://t.co/1A1N7tdCnA

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@sunonarainyday_ Diet & Depression ~ @MictheVegan ~ https://t.co/6gHHPy42A0

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Dr Tilly Spurr
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@charliebeestone One of my totally favourite papers https://t.co/61UFCNuyWr

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Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

The type of food you eat impacts your #mood. Researchers reporting in the British Journal Of Health Psychology found eating more than 7 portions of fruit & vegetables per day significantly improved participants' moods. https://t.co/cR2RnDApq7 #health #HealthyEating https://t.co/hacV10vKPX

Dec 16, 2020 · 26 likes · 7 shares · 19,567 followers View post →
長谷川ろみ|腸活研究家
@hasegawaromi · X

夜は間違えるとヤバイですぜ。。 →痩せる夕食の選び方 | ダイエット https://t.co/Is4AAcoUhs #ダイエット #痩せるメニュー

Aug 3, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,955 followers View post →
Tweets for Vegans #BLM
@Tweets4Vegans · X

RT @Adrienne_Wicca: https://t.co/HFJvGzo9rC Is food connected to mood? A look at how diet can influence depression by exploring studies on…

Aug 1, 2019 · 1 share · 25,652 followers View post →
Adrienne
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https://t.co/HFJvGzo9rC Is food connected to mood? A look at how diet can influence depression by exploring studies on individual foods and dietary intervention trials. #vegan #depression #mentalhealth

Aug 1, 2019 · 1 share · 1,634 followers View post →
Shäyúkitsune-extordinar
@ShayuKitsune · X

@Sleepyqtpie @RourkeWolf Here is a good video for depression info https://t.co/oYY7cdojUw https://t.co/7bdUFA4f2c

Apr 19, 2019 · 1 like · 386 followers View post →
allexandre
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RT @KarlitoKash: Diet and Depression https://t.co/hncRervOWs via @YouTube

Mar 7, 2019 · 1 share · 8 followers View post →
Karlito Kash
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Diet and Depression https://t.co/hncRervOWs via @YouTube

Mar 7, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 204 followers View post →