“…Cross-sectional studies highlight the association between higher consumption of green leafy vegetables and a lower likelihood of depressive symptoms, with some indication of antidepressant and anti-stress properties (Baharzadeh et al, 2018;LaChance & Ramsey, 2018;Son et al, 2018). In addition, fish are a source of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids; specifically, immunoregulatory omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to a reduced risk of depression and improved immune status (Grosso et al, 2016;Morales-Suárez-Varela et al, 2023;Smith et al, 2014;Yang et al, 2018). Finally, enriching diets with fermented foods containing probiotic microorganisms along with their healthpromoting bioactives, such as probiotic yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut, can improve gut health, promote better mental health, lower depression risk, as well as improve sleep and reduce perceived stress.…”