Poor diet can lead to uncontrolled blood glucose levels, putting you at greater risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and other associated conditions. Interestingly, your small intestine is lined with bitter taste receptors identical to the ones on your tongue.

When bitter compounds from bitter tasting foods bind to these intestinal bitter receptors, glucose transport is regulated. Including bitter foods in your diet can help regulate glucose levels and can help manage glucose-related conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, and even diabetes.