*Experts found that following a healthy diet and regularly exercising were linked with increased levels of happiness and other mental health benefits in consumers

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Researchers from the University of Kent and the University of Reading in a fresh study explored how sticking to healthy habits can improve consumers鈥� moods.

绿帽献妻 gathered the study findings indicated that following a healthy diet and regularly exercising were linked with increased levels of happiness in consumers.

Uma Kambhampati, one of the researchers, said: 鈥淭here has been a bigger shift in recent years for healthier lifestyle choices.

鈥淭o establish that eating more fruit and vegetables and exercising can increase happiness as well as offer health benefits is a major development.

鈥淭his may also prove useful for policy campaigns around environment and sustainability.鈥�

In connection with making healthier choices for the study, the researchers analysed data from over 40,000 households involved in the United Kingdom (UK).

According to the experts, every year, the participants would respond to questions about their lifestyles and habits, including their diets, sleeping patterns, mental health, and exercise routines, among other topics.

Using a mathematical model, the researchers analysed what effect the participants鈥� habits had on their overall moods.

They ultimately, learned that following a healthy lifestyle is likely to lead to more happiness.

Specifically, participants who regularly ate fruits and vegetables and consistently exercised were the most likely to reap the mental health benefits of these healthy habits.

The researchers also determined that participants with the greatest self-control were the most likely to adhere to these healthy habits.

While it鈥檚 no secret that eating fruits and vegetables and exercising are beneficial to the body, it can be difficult for consumers to stick to a healthy lifestyle.

However, it is noted that prioritising the long-term benefits of following through with these healthy habits made participants more likely to stick to them. This also, in turn, made them happier, said the researchers.

For consumers who want to be healthier but find themselves struggling, the researchers recommend adopting planning strategies that can be helpful in maintaining healthy habits long term.

Researcher Dr. Adelina Gschwandtner also stated: 鈥淏ehavioural nudges that help the planning self to reinforce long-term objectives are likely to be especially helpful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

鈥淚f a better lifestyle not only makes us healthier but also happier, this is a clear win-win situation.鈥�

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