9. Fast Food
We totally understand that when you’re depressed, the idea of cooking a fresh, healthy meal at home sounds as tough as climbing a mountain. Fast food is a handy alternative to just get something in your body. And, like sugar and alcohol, it feels pretty good at first.
However, as with many of the foods on our list, eating fast food can lead into a cycle of depression and bingeing. In fact, a 2012 study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition found that frequent fast food eaters are up to 51 percent more likely to develop depression!
Try to steer clear of fast food, and instead snack on easy but healthy choices when you’re feeling low, such as nuts, dried fruit, avocado on whole wheat toast, or oatmeal.