3 morning habits that could be raising your cortisol levels
Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar identifies three common morning habits—skipping breakfast, avoiding home-cooked food, and avoiding local fruits—that may negatively impact cortisol levels. Experts explain that these habits can lead to chronic stress and metabolic issues like insulin resistance.
Why it matters
Understanding the link between morning routines and hormonal health is increasingly relevant for managing lifestyle-related stress and metabolic diseases.
Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your cortisol levels, leaving you feeling frazzled and depleted even before the day begins. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar took to social media to share the top 3 mistakes people make while dealing with stress: Depriving yourself of home-cooked food in the name of low-carb Skipping breakfast and grabbing a coffee or a cigarette instead Avoiding local fruits because you want to avoid sugar. Diwekar says regulated cortisol and hormonal balance don’t need extremes - they need the soft power of compassion and consistency. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
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