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Happy Friday.

I'm Kim.

It's the second day of August, and today we're going to noodle

over the importance of what's on our plates.

As the old saying goes, you are what you eat, and a recent study seems to back that up.

The study conducted by the Journal Nature Mental Health asked participants to rank their preference

for 140 foods and beverages.

Those who liked a wide variety of foods

showed fewer symptoms of anxiety and mental distress,

as well as better cognitive health.

The findings suggest we should all focus on eating and enjoying a balanced diet that includes a broad array of vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts, seeds, moderate dairy, eggs, and fish.

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