Introduction: Is Your Diet Making You Sad? The Unexpected Link Between Calorie Cutting and Depression
You may think that cutting calories is the smart path to better health and a slimmer figure — and it often is. But here’s something many people don’t realize: that same low-calorie diet that’s shrinking your waistline might also be chipping away at your mental well-being.
A recent study involving over 28,000 adults in the U.S. revealed a surprising connection — those who followed calorie-restrictive diets had higher depression scores than those who didn’t diet at all. Even more striking, men and overweight individuals experienced more severe emotional symptoms. Could your quest to eat less be costing you your happiness? Let’s explore the deeper psychological effects of calorie restriction — and what you can do about it.
