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Easy depression food ideas and recipes

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Anyone with depression knows those days where it’s just hard to eat. Here are simple things that help me on those awful days.
 
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This site has great ideas when food is just too hard
6 Tips for Healthy Eating When You Have Depression
 
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I lived off this stuff when I went through a brutal breakup. When I’m going through a hard time I can’t eat but I can often drink something like this.
Bolthouse Farms 100% Fruit Juice Smoothie Strawberry ...
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Mac and cheese is my favorite. Super easy to eat and make and you can add things like bacon or chicken
Mac 'n' Cheese - 20oz - Good & Gather™
 
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This one is great because it’s extremely easy to make and it doesn’t feel like microwave food. The flavors are a little complicated though so I can’t always handle it during depression bouts. It’s especially good at the beginning before I’ve fully hi...
Kevin's Gluten Free Thai-Style Coconut Chicken - 16oz
 
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The classic sick food for a reason. Bland flavors but still gives protein, easy to make and Panera is my favorite!
Panera Bread Chicken Noodle Soup - 16oz
 
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More Mac and cheese. Yes I know. But it’s good! And this one you do have to make but it’s still easy and sometimes what you need to do is actually cook. It gives you a sense of accomplishment. You are not worthless!
Ralphs - Panera Bread Ready-to-Heat Family Size Mac & Cheese, Microwave Meal, 28 oz
 
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This is one of my favorite medical sites which gives a detailed breakdown of what foods are scientifically best to fight depression
Foods to Fight Depression
 
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Energy bars are great because you can just grab them really easily and they are packed with protein and carbs so it’ll help sustain you really well
CLIF Builders Protein Bars - Chocolate PB - 12 Pack
 
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This feels like junk food but it’s not. It’s got a lot of protein so you can trick yourself into thinking it’s junk food which sometimes can be easier to eat!
IQBAR Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bars - 12 Ct
 
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Rise is great because you can just put them in a water bottle. It won’t help with food but it will help with hydration while also adding essential vitamins and minerals!
FREQUENSE RISE Nootropic Sticks - Mango Lemonade
 
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I put bags like this in my pocket and will just take individual seeds out through the day. Healthy and it’s so small your body won’t even think of it as food so it’ll hopefully be easy to eat.
Lightly Sea Salted Pumpkin Seeds In Shell by Gerbs - 2 LBS. - Top 14 Food Allergen Free & Non GMO - Vegan & Kosher
 
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Greek yogurt is easy to eat and packed with protein. You can mix it with so much!
Chobani Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, Plain 32 Oz Tub
 
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Anxiety and depression go hand in hand a lot of the time. This book will help you find the right things to eat to help with your particular issue. Please note this does not override what your medical doctor recommends, this isn’t a cure or anything
Anti Anxiety Diet: Put An End On Anxiety, Reduce Depression And Stop Panic Attacks With This Plant Based Diet - Food Solutions And Natural Remedies That Help The Body Heal And Stay Calm (Hardcover)