Pasta And Depression Linked? Study Finds Carbs And Red Meat May Cause Mood Disorders

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27. first, these kinds of studies never apply in 100% of all cases.

second, what you said doesn't contradict the study, and in fact may dovetail with it quite nicely.

you're saying something about the immediate effect of eating pasta, the study is saying something about the long-term effect.
indeed, the fact that eating these foods affects your mood (in a short-term positive way) may very well have something to do with the long-term negative effects.

personally, pasta has always been a comfort food, and i can certainly relate to your dining description.

but i have found that, now that i no longer eat meat (seafood is ok) and the pasta i eat is usually whole grain, i rarely get nearly the same "boost" from eating it.

i've often suspected that the pasta-feel good feeling is actually a sort of ending of withdrawal.