Links between starchy and non-starchy vegetable intake and mood, stress, sleep patterns, and sleep quality in overweight Iranian women

Starchy vegetables may influence psychological well-being, circadian alignment, and sleep quality.

• Glycemic characteristics of starchy vegetables could be linked to psychological well-being.
• Non-starchy vegetables may affect mental health and sleep through different physiological pathways.
• The study focused on overweight and obese women to explore these associations.
• Limited evidence exists comparing the effects of starchy versus non-starchy vegetables on mental health and sleep.

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