'Explore the connection between diet and stress level. Time needed: 30-40 minutes Materials needed: Computer, tablet, or phone with internet access Activity: Caffeine and sugar can contribute to mood swings, fatigue, and your ability to concentrate. When your levels of cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone, go up, so do your cravings for fat, sugar, and salt—what a cycle! Take a look into the science behind eating and stress. Be a chemical detective. Research food additives and chemicals that are believed to contribute to anxiety and stress. See how many you can find in the foods you and your family eat. Talk to your family about limiting these foods and finding substitutes for them, and why it’s important to your family’s health. Related Cadette videos: Cadette Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey: https://youtu.be/-RzWf_ke7ZM Cadette Science of Happiness Badge: https://youtu.be/sVBs2hhuCQM Check out Girl Scouts at Home for activities to keep her inspired, engaged, and connected: www.girlscouts.org/athome Find us at: https://www.girlscouts.org/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-the-usa/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/girlscouts Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsUSA Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscouts/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/girlscoutvideos'
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