Think Long Term

Adrenaline
Cortisol
Aldosterone
Estrogen
Glucagon
Prolactin
Serotonin
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Glycolysis
Lactic Acid

Beans/Legumes
Grains
Many Vegetables
Nuts
Seeds
Fasting
Running (or any cardiovascular exercise)

The above are all examples of strategies used by the body in response to short term stress which, if chronic, lead to decreased health in the long term.