STRESS & HORMONES

HOW STRESS CHANGES FOOD RESPONSE

Stress hormones directly affect digestion, blood sugar, and fat storage.
The same meal, eaten under stress, can elicit a completely different biological response.

Chronic stress shifts the body into survival mode, prioritizing short-term energy over long-term health.

THE FOOD–STRESS LOOP

Stress increases cravings for quick energy, while unstable blood sugar increases stress hormones — creating a reinforcing cycle.

This is not a willpower issue; it’s a physiological loop.

THE TAKEAWAY

Hormonal balance improves when stress inputs are reduced.
Food works best when the nervous system feels safe.