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Foods with a high glycemic index cause cortisol levels to rise. These foods include products high in sugar and refined starches. Skipping meals can also boost cortisol levels. Harding says a high cortisol level at night can disrupt sleep.
Onions, artichokes, pears, wheat, and some soft drinks and processed foods contain this sugar, which may be difficult to digest. Sorbitol. Apples, pears, peaches, prunes, and some sugar-free foods, candies and chewing gum contain the sugar alcohol sorbitol, another compound that's hard to digest. Raffinose. This sugar is found in beans, cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus and whole grains.