Stress-Busting Foods: My Journey to Keeping Cortisol in Check  Let me tell you about the day I discovered my stress eating was actually making me more stressed. Ironic, right? There I was, demolishing a bag of chips while doom-scrolling through work emails, when my friend Emma (who's really into wellness but not in an annoying way) mentioned something about cortisol. Turns out, those comfort foods I was reaching for were potentially making my body produce more of this stress hormone. After diving into some research and experimenting with my diet, I've found some game-changing alternatives that actually help lower cortisol levels. The best part? They're delicious, and I don't feel like I'm forcing myself to eat "health food." The Fish Factor I used to think fatty fish was just another health trend, but incorporating salmon into my weekly menu has made a noticeable difference in my mood.  I started with a simple honey-glazed salmon recipe (because ...