Conclusion: The study confirms that a significant inverse association exists between adherence to the HEI-2015 healthy dietary pattern and a reduced risk of depression, with BMI acting as a partial mediator. The authors suggest that reducing added sugars and saturated fats while increasing whole fruits consumption may help mitigate depression risk.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1680741/abstract