Have you ever finished lunch only to find yourself thinking about dinner? Or spent an entire afternoon craving a particular dessert, planning your next meal or wondering what snack to reach for? While thinking about food is a perfectly normal part of everyday life, for some people, these thoughts can become so persistent that they begin to interfere with their daily routine. This experience is increasingly being described as 'food noise'.
\n\nFood noise refers to frequent, repetitive and sometimes intrusive thoughts about eating, cravings and food. It is not simply feeling hungry or looking forward to a favourite meal. Instead, it describes a pattern in which thoughts about food occupy an overwhelming amount of mental space, even when a person is not physically hungry. The subject has gained attention alongside the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide. Some people taking these drugs have reported that their constant thoughts about food have become noticeably quieter, making it easier to manage cravings and eating habits.
\n\nGLP-1 receptor agonists work by mimicking a naturally occurring gut hormone involved in appetite regulation. They influence appetite-related signalling, help people feel fuller for longer and slow stomach emptying. Their effects on appetite…
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