Can’t stop thinking about crisps
why? Craving salty foods could mean you’re stressed and your adrenal glands are “burnt out”, says emma. “your adrenal glands release aldosterone, which is responsible for achieving water and electrolyte balance, helping your body retain the salt it needs. But if your adrenals are malfunctioning… you might crave salt to balance the sodium levels.” spinach Curb Too much salt is thought to raise blood pressure, so manage your stress by doing breathing exercises or yoga. Emma says: “Try a
‘calming’ supplement, such as A.Vogel
AvenaCalm (£9.75, 50ml, avogel.co.uk), which contains Avena sativa and is said to help relieve mild stress and anxiety.”