Why Less Sugar in Your Granola Can Reset Your Taste Buds (and Your Health)

Did you know your taste buds can actually be retrained? When we consume high levels of added sugars, our sense of sweetness becomes desensitized over time, which means we need more and more sugar to feel satisfied.
By choosing a granola like Öatgazm—which is naturally sweetened with date syrup—you can gradually reset your taste buds to appreciate the natural flavors of real food again. You may even find that fresh fruit, nuts, and yogurt taste sweeter and more satisfying without added sugar.
This small daily habit can have big long-term payoffs: reduced sugar cravings, better energy balance, and a healthier relationship with food.

Serving Tip: Pair Öatgazm with fresh fruit instead of syrupy toppings. Within a few weeks, you’ll start to notice that fruit tastes sweeter on its own.

Resetting your taste buds doesn’t mean giving up sweetness—it means redefining it. Click below to make the switch to naturally sweetened snacking.

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Read the Study on How Diet Influences Behavior
Malik, V. S., & Hu, F. B. (2021). Sugar-sweetened beverages and health: Where does the evidence stand? Journal of Nutritional Science, 10, e37.
Read the Scientific Evidence on Sugary Drinks and Health