Comfort food does just what it promises: It makes us feel better . We learn at a young age to associate food with soothing and social interaction , as well as with reward and consolation. Whether youre getting over a breakup, dealing with the loss of a loved one or simply having a stressful day, many of us turn to food to quell feelings of sadness. And were not alone. Celebrities do it, too.

Shira Gabriel, an associate professor of psychology at the State University of New York, Buffalo, told The Atlantic that comfort food is defined as anything that a person uses to feel better.

In the U.S., the term calls some specific, universal things to mind: ice cream, mashed potatoes, French fries and other simple, often indulgent meals or snacks, she said.

Because the idea of comfort food is so universal, its not surprising that Hollywood stars, celebrity chefs and professional athletes indulge and many of them share their indulgences on social media. Here, the go-to comfort foods of 13 celebrities.

Mindy Kaling: Sour Patch Kids

The writer, actress and comedian extraordinaire is one of us when it comes to comforting food. The Mindy Project star has shared plenty of Instagram posts about McDonalds in the past, but we love this tweet about our movie theatre-favorite sour candy.

Selena Gomez: Cheetos