![]() ![]() "Instead, reach for foods that contain essential fatty acids, coconut oil, fish oil, avocado, and whole grains, like buckwheat." "Every time you wake up and have a cup of coffee, you're ruining your chance of having a good day," Vitti warns, since caffeine can put tons of stress on the adrenals. In case you're not convinced yet, slow down! And ditch the lattes. "We might not get energy until the afternoon or even 10 p.m.," she says. "The adrenal glands should emit pulses of cortisol all day," says Vitti, but stress and exposure to chemicals can change the cortisol pattern. (May we recommend leaving your desk for 15 minutes of Vitamin D during the day, too?) It'll help combat stress and give you a way to stay active, while you give your already-depleted adrenal glands a chance to rest and refuel. "Try meditation, gentle yoga, walking, or whatever helps you feel less stressed," Pasquale says.
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