Grocery List To Reduce Cortisol + Improve Overall Skin Health
Reduce cortisol and balance hormones naturally with food. This is not an exclusive list; instead, it is a great template to begin if you’re looking to balance hormones and reduce cortisol (stress hormone) for total well-being.
IN GROOV is a skin wellness brand shifting how we approach skincare. Our skin health is directly linked to our gut health, so when we experience high cortisol levels, it prompts the skin’s sebaceous glands to produce more sebum (oil). The additional oil clogs the pores, leading to the development of inflammation + bacteria — resulting in skin conditions such as acne. The more balanced our body is, the stronger the skin barrier, the less sensitivity we experience + fewer breakouts occur.
LIST:
Fruits: kiwi, banana, oranges, berries
Veggies: brussels sprout, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, spinach, onions
Herbs/Spices: ashwagandha, garlic, maca, tulsi, turmeric, milk thistle, chaste berry
Protein: beans/legumes, eggs, fish (salmon, tuna), greek yogurt
Carbs: sweet potato, oats (sprouted), brown rice, whole grains( quinoa, millet)
Fats: oils (avocado, olive), seeds (hemp, flaxseeds chia, pumpkin), nut butters, unsalted raw nuts