Foods That Can Trigger Depression Symptoms

Condiments

Not many individuals know this, but certain condiments and sauces are linked to worsening depression or triggering it. Some of these condiments include salad dressing and dips, ketchup, and soy sauce. For one, most pre-packaged dressings, dips, and marinades are loaded with sugar, listed under high-fructose corn syrup. Light, calorie-free, and sugar-free dressings also contain many artificial sweeteners like aspartame, which is linked to depression and anxiety. The best bet is to read the label before consuming or make one's own dressing. Ketchup, just like dressing and dips, is packed with lots of refined sugars, with about four grams of sugar per tablespoon. Due to the amount of sugar and sweeteners, ketchup is another culprit that can trigger depression. Finally, soy sauce can worsen symptoms of depression in individuals, especially if they are sensitive to gluten. Soy sauce contains gluten, and as previously explained, causes gut inflammation, leading to anxiety and depression.