5. Artificial sweeteners
Sugar replacements are increasingly common in foods that claim to be “healthy” by helping you cut down on calories.
Science implicates many artificial sweeteners can contribute to depression. One study showed that people who consume artificial sweeteners, mostly via diet drinks, are more depressed than those who don’t consume them.
To cut down on artificial sweeteners, put natural sweeteners like honey or agave nectar in your beverages.
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