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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.
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.