Bear summer stress with this great recipe. Summer is one of my favorite seasons but it can be stressful also. Vacation preparation, schedules filled with outings and juggling all of that with work and family responsibilities. Sometimes you need a vacation after the vacation. And stress is such a silent killer. So beat stress this summer #beatstress # lowercortisol
This leafy green veggie is rich in stress-busting magnesium. People with low magnesium levels (most of us, actually) are more likely to have elevated C-reactive protein levels—and research shows people with high CRP levels are more stressed and at a greater risk for depression. And since magnesium gets flushed out of the body when you’re stressed, it’s crucial to get enough. Other solid magnesium sources are beans and brown rice.
What Happens When Cortisol Is High?
Over the last 15 years, studies have increasingly revealed that moderately high cortisol levels can cause problems. These include:
- Chronic complications: Including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis
- Weight gain: Cortisol increases appetite and signals the body to shift metabolism to store fat
- Tiredness: It interferes with daily cycles of other hormones, disrupting sleep patterns and causing fatigue
- Impaired brain function: Cortisol interferes with memory, contributing to mental cloudiness or “brain fog”
- Infections: It hampers the immune system, making you more prone to infections
Sweet potato, spinach and chickpea Buddha bowl
