Chapter
The Effects of Food on Stress
1:00:30 - 1:11:28 (10:58)
Consuming foods like honey before bed can lower cortisol levels and improve sleep, while stress from food can cause digestive symptoms and potentially lead to autoimmunity and allergies.
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Stress, whether from external factors or dietary intake, can cause digestive symptoms such as diarrhea and bloating.
1:00:30 - 1:05:06 (04:35)
Summary
Stress, whether from external factors or dietary intake, can cause digestive symptoms such as diarrhea and bloating. This concept is supported by basic science and the rise in autoimmune conditions and allergies also points to the intricate connection between stress and biology.
ChapterThe Effects of Food on Stress
EpisodeE223: The No.1 Health Expert: The One Food (WE ALL EAT) That's Killing Us Slowly: Max Lugavere
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Chronic elevation of cortisol, often caused by stress, can lead to the storage of fat cells in the midsection, which contain four times the cortisol receptors as subcutaneous fat.
1:05:06 - 1:06:54 (01:47)
Summary
Chronic elevation of cortisol, often caused by stress, can lead to the storage of fat cells in the midsection, which contain four times the cortisol receptors as subcutaneous fat. This can be exacerbated by self-medicating with ultra-processed, sugary foods.
ChapterThe Effects of Food on Stress
EpisodeE223: The No.1 Health Expert: The One Food (WE ALL EAT) That's Killing Us Slowly: Max Lugavere
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Anecdotal evidence suggests that consuming sugary foods like honey before bed can improve sleep by bringing down cortisol levels, which often spike during periods of chronic stress.
1:06:54 - 1:09:08 (02:14)
Summary
Anecdotal evidence suggests that consuming sugary foods like honey before bed can improve sleep by bringing down cortisol levels, which often spike during periods of chronic stress. However, relying solely on sugary foods is not recommended, and there are other dietary ways to pump the brakes on cortisol release.
ChapterThe Effects of Food on Stress
EpisodeE223: The No.1 Health Expert: The One Food (WE ALL EAT) That's Killing Us Slowly: Max Lugavere
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Eating a heavy and meaty meal before sleep can cause negative effects on sleep, possibly due to cortisol dysregulation, while consuming carbohydrates at night can be beneficial to help break down amino acids and improve sleep.
1:09:08 - 1:11:28 (02:20)
Summary
Eating a heavy and meaty meal before sleep can cause negative effects on sleep, possibly due to cortisol dysregulation, while consuming carbohydrates at night can be beneficial to help break down amino acids and improve sleep.