Mental Health: 5 Worst Foods That Can Trigger Depression

Just like good food can help cure depression, unhealthy food might also trigger mental health problems.

Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : April 28, 2023 10:01 AM IST

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Two very important things about depression and it triggers or it s cure we should know about is, while some types of food can help cure depression, some other can also trigger it. The type of food that can worsen our mental health is unhealthy, fast foods.

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Refined Carbs Can Impact Blood Sugar Levels

Foods like white bread, pasta, and baked goods made with white flour can cause blood sugar levels to spike and then crash, which can lead to mood swings and feelings of fatigue and irritability.

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Fried Fast Food Can Cause Inflammation

Inflammation in the body is linked to depression. Eating excess fried foods can cause inflammation and that is how it can trigger depression.

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Alcohol Blocks Serotonin Production

Everyone is aware of the fact that alcohol consumption can only boost our mood temporarily. A lot of us become dependent on this temporary happiness. But a lot of us might not know that it can also block the production of the hormone serotonin which is necessary to boost mood and help us get good sleep. Also Read - Congress leaders visit Sonia Gandhi in hospital; recovering under observation