The Sugar & Stress Connection 🍬😌

It's Fact Friday, and today we're talking about something that affects most of us without us even realising it. 🍬

🧠 FACT: High sugar intake can increase cortisol, your body's primary stress hormone, making you feel more anxious, more irritable and more tired, even when life feels calm.

When we're stressed, we often reach for something sweet for a quick energy boost. But that spike is always followed by a crash, leaving you feeling worse than before. And alcohol works in a similar way, it might feel like it takes the edge off, but it actually raises cortisol levels and disrupts the quality of your sleep. 🍷

A few simple swaps can make a real difference 👇

• Choose nuts, seeds or fruit instead of sugary snacks

• Stay well hydrated, dehydration alone mimics stress in the body

• Try not to skip meals, as low blood sugar triggers a cortisol spike too

Movement also plays a huge role in regulating blood sugar and reducing cortisol naturally, which is exactly why what we do on the mat matters so much beyond the mat. 💜

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The Sugar & Stress Connection 🍬😌