4 Foods to Avoid for Balanced Cortisol
When your body is under stress, the adrenal glands release cortisol, often called the "stress hormone." While cortisol is essential for survival, chronically high levels can lead to fatigue, sleep disruption, and inflammation. Managing your diet is one of the most effective ways to help your body maintain a healthy stress response.
1. Refined Sugars
High-sugar foods cause rapid spikes and crashes in blood glucose. Each time your blood sugar drops too low, your body triggers a cortisol release to help stabilize it. This creates a "blood sugar rollercoaster" that keeps your stress hormones in a constant state of flux.
2. Excessive Caffeine
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and can mimic the "fight or flight" response. For those already dealing with high stress, caffeine can cause cortisol levels to stay elevated longer than necessary, leading to jitters and poor sleep quality.
3. Highly Processed Vegetable Oils
Oils high in Omega-6 fatty acids (like soybean, corn, and cottonseed oils) can promote systemic inflammation. Since inflammation and cortisol are closely linked, a diet heavy in processed fats can put an extra burden on your internal stress management systems.
4. Artificial Sweeteners
Many sugar substitutes can disrupt the gut microbiome. Since a significant portion of our neurotransmitters and hormone signals are produced in the gut, an imbalanced microbiome can lead to increased physiological stress and higher cortisol output.
The Supportive Power of Bone Broth
Instead of reaching for inflammatory or sugar-heavy snacks, incorporating Bone Broth into your daily routine offers a nutrient-dense way to support your body's recovery from stress.
? Amino Acid Support
Bone broth is rich in glycine, an amino acid known for its calming effects on the central nervous system. Glycine can help improve sleep quality and support a more balanced mood.
?Gut Health
The gelatin and collagen found in bone broth help soothe and repair the gut lining. A healthy gut is a key factor in regulating the hormones that control stress and inflammation.
⚡ Mineral Richness
Our broth provides essential minerals in a highly bioavailable form, giving your body the building blocks it needs to maintain energy levels without the "crash" associated with caffeine or sugar.
Why Choose Eat Savage?
Not all broths are created equal. While many store-bought options use concentrates, yeast extracts, or "natural flavors" to mimic the taste of real broth, we believe there are no shortcuts to true nourishment.
Small-Batch, Long-Simmered
We slow-simmer our bones for a minimum of 24 hours, up to 48 hours. This patient process is the only way to fully extract the collagen, marrow, and amino acids like glycine that help manage the physiological effects of stress and create a flavourful, healthy bone broth.
Quality Bones from Ontario Farmers
We source only grass-fed / grass-finished beef bones for our Beef Bone Broth and organically raised, cage-free chicken bones for our Chicken Bone Broth. By avoiding bones from animals raised with added hormones or antibiotics, we ensure that your daily ritual supports your wellness goals.
Organic Vegetables & Simple Ingredients
We only use organic vegetables in our broth, along with simple ingredients like bay leaves, peppercorns, and kosher salt. No added sugars, high-sodium flavor enhancers, or artificial preservatives — ever.
Zero Fillers or Preservatives
Our ingredient list is simple and honest. You won't find added sugars, high-sodium flavor enhancers, or artificial preservatives in our jars. We provide a pure, paleo/keto-friendly product that aligns with your body's natural chemistry.
The 1-Litre Mason Jar Standard
Our bone broth is delivered in reusable 1-litre glass mason jars — non-reactive, chemical-free, and pressure-canned so they sit in your pantry until you're ready to open them.
GTA Fresh, Canada-Wide Reach
Whether you are getting a local delivery in the Greater Toronto Area or receiving a shipment elsewhere in Canada, you are getting a product made with the care and integrity of a local business dedicated to nutrient-dense living.
Swap your mid-afternoon caffeine boost or sugary snack for a warm mug of Eat Savage Bone Broth — a simple, savory ritual to keep your cortisol in check.
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