Best Foods to Reduce Cortisol Naturally | Stress Relief Diet | Dr Hansaji

Do you feel tired even after sleeping well? Is your mind constantly active, even when your body is at rest? Elevated cortisol — the stress hormone — can quietly affect your mood, belly fat, immunity, digestion, and sleep. In this video, Hansaji shares simple, natural ways to support your body and bring balance to stress hormones through everyday foods, lifestyle, and awareness. 3 foods that naturally help decrease cortisol: • Amla (rich in vitamin C)  Helps reduce cortisol spikes during stress  Supports immunity, digestion, and overall biochemistry  Useful for managing acidity, hair fall, and excess heat in the body  How to take: 1 fresh amla in the morning or 10–15 ml juice diluted in water  Tip: Avoid late evening intake if prone to acidity • Fresh homemade curd (for gut-brain balance)  Supports gut health, which directly impacts mood via the vagus nerve  Acts as a natural probiotic, especially helpful after antibiotics  Helps reduce bloating, improves digestion, and supports serotonin balance  How to take: At lunch with jeera powder and a pinch of black salt  Important: Avoid very cold curd and do not consume at night to prevent congestion • Soaked almonds and walnuts (for magnesium & nerve health)  Help replenish magnesium depleted by chronic stress  Support the nervous system, improve sleep, and provide vitamin E  Aid digestion when soaked and properly chewed (supports digestive enzymes)  Optional: Add 1 strand saffron for mild mood support  Note: Avoid excess to prevent heaviness or weight gain Additional natural supports: • Ashwagandha – Helps the body adapt to stress, supports the nervous system and sleep • Tulsi – Supports stress balance, helps regulate blood sugar, and reduces cortisol fluctuations Simple lifestyle tips to balance cortisol: • Get morning sunlight for 10–15 minutes to regulate your biological clock • Eat within 1 hour of waking to stabilize blood sugar • Finish dinner by 8 pm to support hormonal rhythm • Practice slow breathing or Bhramari pranayama to calm the nervous system • Eat light meals like khichdi once a week for digestive rest • Reduce excess caffeine and refined sugar to avoid prolonging the stress cycle By combining the right foods, steady lifestyle habits, and breath awareness, you can support your nervous system, improve digestion, and naturally bring cortisol levels back into balance. #cortisol #stresshormone #lowercortisol #stressrelief #reducecortisol #hormonebalance #bellyfat #stressmanagement #ashwagandha #tulsi #amla #ayurveda #naturalhealing #yogaforstress #pranayama #bhramari #guthealth #sleepbetter #healthylifestyle #naturalremedies #eatforhealth #nervoussystem #anxietyrelief #digestiontips #sunlighttherapy #circadianrhythm #holistichealth 00:00 Introduction 00:46 1st Food (to Naturally Lower Cortisol) 02:37 2nd Food (to Balance Stress Hormones) 04:47 3rd Food (for Stress Releaf & Better Sleep) 06:10 2 Traditional Herbs for Stress Relief 07:33 The Science Behind Cortisol Rise Visit our website at: https://theyogainstitute.org/ Download our New Meditation App - Nispand: Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/nispand... Sign up for our : 21 Days BLC - Evening - Online & On Campus – English https://theyogainstitute.org/21-days-... Register for our : 900 hrs TTC-3 Months TTC On Campus - English https://theyogainstitute.org/3-months... Watch our all new videos on "" by clicking the link below: @theyogainstituteofficial Subscribe to our channels to stay updated: theyogainstitutehindi nispandmeditationapp theyogainstituteofficial Instagram: hansajiyogendra Facebook: theyogainstituteofficial Instagram: theyogainstituteofficial LinkedIn: theyogainstituteofficial Twitter: tyi_official https://open.spotify.com/show/0h999TA... #drhansaji #theyogaInstitute #theyogaInstitute_ Disclaimer: The information presented here is intended solely for educational purposes. Techniques and advice may vary based on individual contraindications. It is essential that yogic practices be performed under the supervision of a qualified yoga instructor. For severe health conditions, we would like to recommend you to join our The Yoga Institute's free yoga OPD samattvam for proper diagnosis and personalized solutions. Contact us on - +912226110506 Email id - [email protected]