Dishing Up Nutrition

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.