5 winter-friendly food to lower cortisol and ease stress

Winter is here, the holiday season is around the corner, and while your calendar may finally slow down, your body doesn’t get the same break.

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Between travel, late nights, indulgent meals, and rising stress, it's more important than ever to nourish yourself with foods that truly support your system.Rachel Sanders, a wellness coach, has shared five winter-friendly foods to eat regularly to help keep cortisol in check and support hormone balance. In an Instagram post shared on December 2, she explained, “Chronic stress depletes key nutrients, impacting adrenal function and hormone balance. Anti-inflammatory, cortisol-supporting foods can help your body manage stress more effectively. And focusing on nutrient-dense foods duri