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High cortisol is often blamed on diet and lifestyle choices — but can food actually lower cortisol? In this evidence-based guide, we break down what research says about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress.
How to Lower Cortisol Naturally: What Actually Helps (and What Doesn’t)

February 13, 2026

If you’ve been told to fix your cortisol with mocktails, supplements, or restrictive diets, this post is for you. Learn what actually supports healthy cortisol levels without fear or food rules.

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Worried about high cortisol levels and weight gain? A Registered Dietitian explains cortisol symptoms, daily rhythms, and why lowering it isn’t always the answer.
High Cortisol: Should You Be Worried? What Social Media Gets Wrong

February 13, 2026

High cortisol is everywhere on social media — blamed for weight gain, fatigue, and “cortisol belly.” But how much of it is actually true? In this evidence-based guide, we break down what cortisol really does, when high cortisol levels are a medical concern, and why trying to lower it may not be the solution.

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Learn what emotional eating is, why it happens, and how to cope without dieting. A compassionate, intuitive eating–aligned guide from an Ottawa Ontario Registered Dietitian.
Emotional Eating Explained: Why We Turn to Food for Comfort (and How to Respond with Compassion)

February 05, 2026

Emotional eating is common, human, and often misunderstood. Learn why food becomes comfort, how emotional eating cycles work, and gentle ways to respond without guilt, shame, or dieting.

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