06/23/2026
When blood sugar spikes and crashes throughout the day, your body interprets that as stress.
And what responds to stress? Cortisol.
This is why skipping meals, relying on caffeine, or eating high-sugar foods on an empty stomach can create a cycle of: energy spike → crash → cortisol surge → fatigue → cravings
What helps stabilize this pattern:
• eating protein in the morning
• pairing carbs with fats + fiber
• not skipping meals
• staying hydrated consistently
When blood sugar stabilizes, cortisol doesn’t have to work overtime to compensate.
Do you feel more energy crashes in the morning or afternoon?