According to researchers, people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and fish are less likely to develop depression(うつ病). Participants in a recent study who most closely followed a Mediterranean diet enjoyed a more than 30% reduction in the risk of depression compared to those who veered(それる、向きを変える)most from the Mediterranean style of eating. Some speculate that such a diet could provide mental health benefits by improving blood vessel function, fighting inflammation, and repairing oxygen-related cell damage - physical changes that can reduce the risk of developing depression.