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April 21, 2026 |
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Good morning! Today, we’re sharing findings from the Sweet Tooth Trial (and yes, that is the actual name of it). I’ve always had an inclination for sweet foods—but it continues to wane as I get older.
Which way do your taste buds lean: sweet or savory? And were you surprised by these study’s findings? I was. Let me know by replying to this email! –Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN, editor |
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Can you reset your sweet tooth?Have you ever been told to just “eat less sugar?” And that doing so would make you want fewer sweets? I know that I’ve given this advice as a dietitian. Well, new research has challenged that concept.
In a 6-month randomized controlled trial, 180 adults followed low-, regular-, or high-sweet exposure diets.¹
- Sweet preferences didn’t change, even among those who significantly reduced sweet foods.
- Food choices didn't shift. People in the low-exposure group didn't naturally start gravitating toward less sweet options.
- There were no meaningful differences between groups for energy intake, body weight, and cardiometabolic markers.
Even after months of controlled exposure, participants naturally returned to their usual sweet intake once the study ended.
What this means for your sweet tooth: This doesn't mean that attempts to eat less sugar aren't meaningful.
- Limiting exposure to added sugars (especially through processed foods) is a key step to improving overall health.
+Sweet swaps
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Have you heard of the MIND diet? Short for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, it blends the best parts of these two diets with a specific focus on brain health. The diet emphasizes leafy greens, berries, nuts, whole grains, beans, fish, and olive oil, while limiting saturated fats, processed foods, and sweets. Research consistently links this approach to slower cognitive decline, better memory with age, and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, even when followed moderately.²
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Drop me your questions here. That’s it for this week! Until next time, bon appรฉtit.
–Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN |
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Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN |
Writer & Editor |
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Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.
*These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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