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Is a happy life possible with a healthy diet?
Samira Vishwas | October 22, 2025 12:24 AM CST

Healthy diet and happy life

Health Corner: Is it possible to live a happy life with a balanced diet? Some interesting facts and figures have emerged from research conducted in different countries.

Consuming junk food continuously increases the risk of depression and stress in about 51% of the people.

43% people become obese due to emotional eating. A survey has found that people first remain stressed about money and then eat more to reduce it.

30 The ‘grey matter’, the main part of the brain of individuals, is made up of omega-3 fatty acids, i.e. DHA, which plays an important role in brain development.

79% of teenagers who consume fast food do not develop properly and they quickly become frustrated in facing future challenges.

40% of the calories and sugars come from foods that children and youth ages 2 to 18 eat in a day. Staying fit is possible only by eating a balanced diet.

51% of youth who consume junk food daily become depressed and stressed more quickly than those who do not do so. Such people feel lack of confidence before doing any work.

50% of urban people get a large portion of their daily energy requirements from six major unhealthy food sources, such as soda, fruit drinks, dairy desserts, sweetened cereals, pizza and milk-based products.

58% People who consume processed foods containing transfats and saturated fats always have a lower success rate compared to those who eat healthy.


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