
E654 - How Does Cortisol Relate to Weight? - Ask a Nutritionist [REPLAY]
Published: December 25, 2025
Duration: 10:27
Cortisol gets a lot of blame when it comes to weight gain, especially around the midsection - but what does this stress hormone actually do? In this Ask a Nutritionist replay, registered dietitian Britni Vincent explains how cortisol works in the body, how stress, sleep, food, and blood sugar influence it, and why managing daily stressors is crucial.