This is not a cookbook.

Frustrated by stubborn belly fat, low energy, and slow results especially after menopause?

The problem may not be your effort. It may be your cortisol.

This book is not another quick-fix diet. It’s a clear, science-backed guide created especially for women over 50 who want to understand what’s really happening in their bodies and what to do about it.

This book goes deeper than food trends. It explains how cortisol the stress hormone impacts your weight, your sleep, your cravings, and your mood. And it shows how the Mediterranean approach to eating, when done with the right intention, can help you restore balance without restriction or stress.

But this guide isn’t one-sided.

It doesn’t just tell you the benefits, it also shows you when this way of eating may not be a good fit, especially if you have certain health conditions or expectations that don’t align with its core principles.

You’ll learn not just what this diet can do, but also when to pause, ask questions, or consider a different approach.

Inside this detailed, practical guide, you’ll discover how to:

1. Understand the real role of cortisol in weight gain, fatigue, and cravings.
2. Identify how chronic stress and menopause hormones combine to slow weight loss.
3. Safely support your body through whole foods, not quick cleanses or unrealistic plans.
4. Drop weight gradually and reduce belly fat, without starving or counting every bite.
5. Lower inflammation naturally with Mediterranean staples like olive oil, fish, nuts, and greens.
6. Improve mood, sleep, and energy by balancing hormones instead of fighting them.
7. Know when to consult your doctor especially if you have hypertension, kidney conditions, or other medical needs.
8. Spot the misconceptions about “detoxing” and avoid common diet traps.
9. Follow a simple, flexible 7-day meal outline that works with your lifestyle.
10. Build lasting habits with daily rituals, prep tips, and mindset tools for long-term success.

This book is written for real women, with real lives, who are tired of unrealistic diets and want something grounded, flexible, and honest. Whether you’re experiencing unexpected weight gain, emotional eating, or feel overwhelmed by all the “shoulds” in your health journey, this guide offers a breath of clarity.

No empty promises. No one-size-fits-all plan. Just the truth and the tools.

If you’ve ever asked yourself: «Why isn’t my body responding anymore?» this book will help you understand why, and what’s next.

Start reading Cortisol Detox Mediterranean Diet today to find out if this gentle, hormone-supportive lifestyle is right for you — and what steps to take if it isn’t.

Because your health deserves more than guesswork. It deserves understanding.

Anwen C. Quinn