Cortisol

The Cortisol-Friendly Plate

How to eat so your body stops living in fight-or-flight.

5 minNutrition BasicsBeginner

Blood-sugar swings are one of the biggest hidden drivers of cortisol.

Every meal on protein + fiber + healthy fat keeps energy and mood steady.

Practical steps

  1. 1Half your plate = non-starchy vegetables.
  2. 2A palm of protein at every meal.
  3. 3A thumb of healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, nuts).
  4. 4Complex carbs (fruit, oats, sweet potato) as the smallest portion.

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