Our body can be confronted with stress and will react by secreting a hormone: cortisol.
It intervenes in the balance of blood glucose and in the metabolism of fats and proteins.
A high cortisol level can affect many physical processes and can unbalance our metabolism.
Stress can disrupt sleep
When we are stressed, our cortisol level increases to react to our situation. It will be at its highest in the morning and drops throughout the day to reach its lowest level in the evening.
If our cortisol level remains high all day, it can prevent us from sleeping and wake us up at night. Lack of sleep can cause imbalances in other hormones such as ghrelin and leptin (hormones regulating satiety and appetite).
Stress increases cravings
Stress can lead to strong cravings for sweets. Indeed, the more stressed a person is, the higher their cortisol level will be, the more they will be attracted to fatty, salty or sugary products (high in calories).
These snacks will lead to weight gain or other health problems.
Stress disrupts your digestion
Our body is too busy countering the danger caused by stress, it can slow down and disrupt our intestinal activity or no longer assimilate food. Bloating, acid reflux, diarrhea, indigestion, constipation may appear. Yes, stress hurts your stomach.
Stress can induce concentration problems
Cortisol can impair our cognitive functions. Indeed, stress reduces your ability to concentrate. Stress hormones affect selective attention, that is, the brain's ability to distinguish between what is relevant and what is not.
Stress can cause cardiovascular disease
Repetitive stress can lead to immune system failures and can therefore trigger cardiovascular diseases. This is because the heart beats faster and the blood vessels narrow, the blood thickens, which will lead to poor circulation.
You will have understood, stress is the number 1 enemy of our health and our weight.
However, there are solutions to relax and overcome these inconveniences.
Our advice:
-consume anti-stress foods rich in magnesium, vitamins and omega 3.
- remember to hydrate well and use herbal infusions to relax.
-practice a physical activity that will help you let off steam.
-take time for yourself
By / 14 December 2024 
