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Can’t stop thinking about crisps

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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.”

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