Scientists from the University of Loma Linda in California (USA) found that foods high in saturated fats reduce the body's ability to deal with stress. This is reported by ScienceDaily.

According to the report, the test was carried out on laboratory rats. They ate foods high in saturated fats and scientists concluded that they were more likely to be stressed.

In addition, it was found that eating saturated fats in adolescence increases the risk of depression and stress in adulthood.

The author of the study, Johnny Figueroa, stressed that the more fast food and fried foods a person consumes in adolescence, the worse he will cope with stressful situations, anxiety and anxiety in adulthood.

Saturated fats include:.

- Margarine - Animal fats, such as butter, cheese, interior fat, kidney fat and white fat on meat (including chicken skin).

- Tropical hydrogenated vegetable fats - palm and coconut oil.

Foods rich in saturated fats:.

- Fatty meat products - Fast food - Confectionery products - Chocolate - Dairy products Source: LEAGUE.