5 foods that naturally decrease cortisol, the stress hormone

In this video, we'll discuss the benefits of 5 foods that naturally lower cortisol, the stress hormone. We'll also talk about foods that can increase your cortisol level.

Chronic stress can have serious health consequences, so it's important to understand how your diet can impact your stress levels. This video will discuss the benefits of foods that naturally lower cortisol, as well as foods that can increase your cortisol levels. So whether you're looking to reduce your stress level or increase your energy levels, this video is for you!

#foodscience #psychologyofeating #cortisol

DISCLAIMER: This article is purely for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for any medical diagnosis or treatment. Please speak to a professional health care provider about any treatment for any medical disorder or diagnosis you may have.

Affiliate Disclaimer: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel so that I may invest more time in making informative videos.

[ingainge]

I struggle with high cortisol
And best advice ever is to skip coffee as the first drink in the morning. Drink one cup in afternoon. This advice might change someones life❤

[MrQuadcity]

### Foods that Decrease Cortisol:

1. **Magnesium-rich Foods**: Magnesium helps with relaxation and reducing inflammation. Foods rich in magnesium include pumpkin seeds, almonds, pistachios, broccoli, bananas, avocado, artichokes, and spinach. Dark chocolate is also recommended as it is rich in magnesium and flavonoids.

2. **Foods High in B Vitamins**: B vitamins, especially B12, help break down and eliminate cortisol. Foods rich in B vitamins include organ meat, chicken, eggs, nutritional yeast, and fortified cereals.

3. **Foods that Promote a Healthy Gut Microbiome**: A healthy gut is crucial for mental health. The video recommends high-fiber foods like fruits and vegetables as prebiotics and foods like live yogurt, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, and sauerkraut as probiotics.

4. **Foods High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids**: Omega-3s help counteract the effects of cortisol by reducing inflammation. Foods rich in Omega-3s include walnuts, avocados, salmon, chia seeds, flax seeds, olive oil, tuna, mackerel, herring, and anchovies.

5. **Foods that Help Regulate Blood Sugar**: Managing blood sugar levels can prevent cortisol spikes. Protein-rich foods like beans and legumes are recommended, including chickpeas, lentils, black beans, and kidney beans.

### Additional Tips:

- **Hydration**: Staying well-hydrated can help maintain cortisol levels.

### Foods to Avoid:

- **Alcohol**: Excessive alcohol intake can increase cortisol levels.
- **Caffeine**: Found in coffee, tea, and some soft drinks, too much caffeine can raise cortisol levels.
- **Simple Sugars and Carbs**: Foods like sodas, candy, white bread, and pasta can cause rapid fluctuations in blood sugar and cortisol levels.

The video concludes by stating that diet is just one part of a comprehensive approach to stress management, which should also include a healthy work-life balance, adequate sleep, regular exercise, and other stress-reducing techniques like meditation or deep breathing exercises.

[ILOVEFeelGOOD]

* Magnesium rich foods
* Foods high in B Vitamins, esp. B12 .. organ meat, beef
* Foods that promote healthy gut microbiome ... prebiotics high fibre foods, PLUS probiotics like live yoghurt, kimchi
* Omega 3/fatty Fish, walnuts. Avocado
* Foods that help regulate blood sugar
* Stay well hydrated

[antoniodg]

The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

[avondalemama]

This is excellent. My daughter has a terrible time with high cortisol. It affects her sleep. She already follows some of this diet.

[sbubb]

Intermittent fasting over 18 hours is the best, along with leaving toxic abusive fam and friends will heal you quickly.

[ILOVEFeelGOOD]

Cut out alcohol, caffeine, sugary foods and drinks, refined carbs

[Zihenroy]

No alcohol, not smoker, almost all these foods. Regular exercise.
Still super anxious everyday, still overthinking stuff, still easily irritated and angry most of the time. I even take supplements. I do yoga occasionally and watch asmr/meditation videos. My life is in order yet nothing helps....

[tappe]

This is the best video that I’ve seen on this topic! It’s short, sweet, and to the point. Thank you 🙏🏾

[marikleinen]

Best thing to do is aerobic exercise outside regularly while the sunshine is up to be the human mitochondria like the power house of the human body. ❤😊

[gm]

Very good video as I struggle with my coffee addictionI went from 18 cups a day to 2 cups the last two days. 4 years eating clean whole foods with a bad caffeine addiction.Hope fully I get a hold of myself before I die of a heart attack. then these flavored coffee creamers keep my addiction going full speed ahead. ☕

[lynhaney]

"healthy work life balance". - Well, everyone in the USA is screwed. There are lots of reasons, but this is one of the reasons our citizens are so overweight.

[OrasSelection]

Thank you. I am a Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic. When I asked the Endo. Dr. why is my Glucose so HIGH in the a.m. when I wake up. His answer was without explanation "It's called the Dawn Phenomenon. Ha! he did NOT say a word about Cortisol. I don't think he knows how Cortisol raises Glucose. I learned to calm myself with deep breathing. Now I am looking at the best foods to eat to combat High Cortisol

[AzEagletarian]

I start my day with, among other things, blueberries (a few ounces) and walnuts (~2 oz). Midday I have 2 to 3 oz pistachio kernels. With dinner, which is where I vary my protein and vegetables, I eat at least half of an avocado, daily. Further, I take an great multivitamin, supplemental calcium, magnesium citrate and extra Vitamins C, D, and E. I seriously abused my body in my young adult decades... mainly because of lack of knowledge and understanding of what works and what doesn't.

[ILOVEFeelGOOD]

Really good, well rounded advice thank you!

[angamanu]

Very informative and not boring! Thank you for this helpful video!

[beingpath]

Fortified cereals? I found that that is always high on the recommended list of foods to avoid. Just my experience…

[may]

8:12 could reduce stress for sure... Eat Fresh...!

[geeache]

Tip: the bond between magnesium and oxygen is nof covalent.

[OogleTheGreat]

Whenever I feel over-stressed, I get a cup of coffee. Almost immediately my feelings of stress subside. Why is this if caffeine increases cortisol?