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Beans, Fiber, and the Fullness Hormone Your Gut Already Makes
Have you ever eaten a "good" breakfast and been starving again by 10 a.m.? And then had a bowl of chili for lunch and not thought about food until dinner? That difference usually isn't about willpower, and it often isn't about calories. A lot of it comes down to something we rarely talk about with the respect it deserves: fiber. Two of my clients have had real success lately — more energy, steadier appetite, and yes, some weight loss. Neither of them was counting calories. Wh

Dr. Teresa Pangan
5 min read


What Happens When You Stop a GLP-1 Medication? What the Research Actually Shows
If you or someone you know has used a GLP-1 medication, you've probably heard plenty about how to start one. Almost no one talks about how to stop. This isn't about whether GLP-1 medications "work." It's about what happens biologically when the medication stops. Starting a GLP-1 often comes with a plan. Stopping one deserves an off-ramp, too. Your Body Doesn't Passively Accept Weight Loss One of the biggest misconceptions about obesity is that losing weight is simply eating l

Dr. Teresa Pangan
4 min read


Food Noise or Body Signals? How to Tell the Difference
Ever find yourself thinking about food when you’re not truly hungry? Maybe you just ate, but still want something sweet. Maybe you keep grazing all afternoon. Maybe food feels louder in your mind than you’d like. It’s easy to assume this is a discipline problem. Often, it isn’t. Sometimes what people call food noise is actually body feedback mixed with habit loops. And that’s very different. Food Noise May Be a Signal Before It’s a Problem I often think of cravings and food c

Dr. Teresa Pangan
2 min read
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