India, Dec. 11 -- Winter is here, the holiday season is around the corner, and while your calendar may finally slow down, your body doesn't get the same break. Between travel, late nights, indulgent meals, and rising stress, it's more important than ever to nourish yourself with foods that truly support your system. Rachel Sanders, a wellness coach, has shared five winter-friendly foods to eat regularly to help keep cortisol in check and support hormone balance. In an Instagram post shared on December 2, she explained, "Chronic stress depletes key nutrients, impacting adrenal function and hormone balance. Anti-inflammatory, cortisol-supporting foods can help your body manage stress more effectively. And focusing on nutrient-dense foods during the holidays is especially important!" Rachel advised eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and kale to help regulate hormones. She said, "They are rich in fibre, antioxidants, and sulphur-containing compounds that support detoxification, hormone balance, and cortisol regulation." "It keeps cortisol steady by balancing blood sugar, supporting muscle repair, and providing the amino acids your adrenals need to regulate stress more effectively," she said, suggesting wild salmon, ground turkey, chicken breast, and grass-fed bison as the best options. They are full of antioxidants and polyphenols that protect against oxidative stress, while reducing inflammation and supporting adrenal health. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries are great choices. She explained how dark leafy greens like kale, chard, spinach, and collards help support cortisol balance and stress regulation, noting they're rich in nutrients that aid adrenal health and reduce inflammation. "Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that support adrenal function and help regulate the body's stress response," she said....