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Foods with a high glycemic index cause cortisol levels to rise. These foods include products high in sugar and refined starches. Skipping meals can also boost cortisol levels. Harding says a high cortisol level at night can disrupt sleep.
For example, in one study, women who suffered greater life stress and had imbalanced cortisol ate more chocolate cake and fewer vegetables at a lunch buffet, indicating a reciprocal effect where altered cortisol drives the desire for sweet foods, which in turn elevates cortisol.