Bite Back with Abbey Sharp4 Marras 2025

The Cortisol Conspiracy: The Big Bad FAT GAIN Hormone or Wellness Culture Scapegoat?

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Introduction
What is cortisol?
The Body’s Traffic Light System: How Cortisol Keeps You Moving
When Stress Gets Stuck
Cortisol & Belly Fat: Myth or Truth?
Dieting, Fasting, and Cortisol: What the Research Actually Says
The Truth About Intermittent Fasting and Hormone Timing
How Cortisol Disrupts Hunger, Cravings, and Sleep
Does Exercise Raise or Regulate Cortisol?
Coffee, Sugar, and Stress Hormones
Getting Your Cortisol Back on Track

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