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Studies have found that foods rich in zinc help inhibit the secretion of cortisol in our body. This mineral, which is also important for bone and immune health, is found abundantly in pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, lentils, garbanzo beans, cashews, quinoa, hemp seeds, almonds, walnuts, peas, chia seeds and broccoli.
They discovered that subjects following a alpha-lactalbumin-rich diet experienced reductions in cortisol levels after undergoing acute stress compared to those adhering to a casein protein-rich diet. Whey protein, which is found in foods such as yogurt and ricotta cheese, is a rich source of alpha-lactalbumin.