Could what you eat change how stressed you feel? A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York, suggests that it might. Researchers found that following a Mediterranean diet—rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats—may help lower your perceived stress levels, while consuming a traditional Western diet, high in processed foods and sugars, may have the opposite effect. This finding adds to the growing body of evidence that what we eat affects not just our physical health, but our mental well-being too. The research has been published in Nutrition and Heal…