Stress can raise blood sugar, blood pressure, and cortisol levels in the body. So, combat those negative side effects by de-stressing and going on a picnic, doing water sports, making family dinners, hiking by a lake, playing board games, or doing yoga/ meditation.

Create a support system of people you can trust, and lean into your non-food related hobbies like crafting, dancing, doing word puzzles, etc.!

At Doherty Nutrition, one of our favorite ways to destress after a long day is by reading a good book! Explore some of our recommendations here.