What science has to say about your sweet tooth

862. Can you actually "reset" your taste buds by cutting out sugar? You’ve heard that a 30-day sugar detox will make your cravings disappear, but a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests our preference for sweetness is more permanent than we thought. This week, Monica debunks the "palate reset" myth and explores a more effective way to manage a sweet tooth. Key Takeaways: The myth of the palate reset: Why "The Sweet Tooth Trial" found that cutting sugar for 6 months didn't change taste preferences. The first 1,000 days: How early life exposure sets your biological "sweetness" baseline. Behavior over biology: Why addressing emotional triggers is more effective than a 30-day cleanse. Nutrition Diva is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast, hosted by Monica Reinegal. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age . Have a question for Nutrition Diva? Email: nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Nutrition Diva: Facebook LinkedIn Newsletter Transcripts available at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode is 12:46 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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