Understanding food noise - and how to turn down the volume
Are persistent thoughts about food disrupting your life?
- Reviewed by Viviane Fornasaro-Donahue, PhD, RDN, LDN, Contributor
Whatever this "food noise" might look like for you, it's real - and long recognized as an issue for many who struggle with managing their weight or want to be healthier. It has also become more visible since GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss came on the scene, as people who take these medications often report that, in addition to weight loss, a major effect of these treatments is that it quiets the chatter of their persistent food thoughts, or even stops them completely.
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About the Author
Joyce Hendley, Staff Writer
About the Reviewer
Viviane Fornasaro-Donahue, PhD, RDN, LDN, Contributor
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