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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.
7 Foods That Increase Cortisol in Your Body ... 3. Caffeine Overload. Listen girls, I love my morning cup of coffee and a cup of green tea a day like most of you, but that is all the caffeine I can handle without me noticing my stress levels go up. Caffeine overload is just as associated with cortisol production as refined sugars and trans fats. Since it affects blood sugar, too much can cause a rise in blood sugar and you may think you need food or sugar, and actually just be suffering a caffeine withdrawal.