The biggest reason I decided to try Body Granola was because I began noticing changes in my body.

After moving from my family home in Osaka to living alone in Tokyo, my daily routine fell apart and I started experiencing skin concerns. When COVID hit, I tried to overhaul my lifestyle in many different ways, but nothing seemed to stick. I eventually gave up—until last summer, when lighter clothing season arrived and I became increasingly worried about my body and skin.

I talked to my younger sister, a registered dietitian, and also did some research online. Again and again, I came across articles emphasizing the importance of gut health. When I told my sister I was curious about my own gut microbiome, she became interested as well. As we looked into it, we discovered several companies offering at-home gut microbiome tests.

One of them was Calbee—a brand I already knew and trusted. While other companies only provided test results and general advice, Calbee’s Body Granola offered personalized recommendations based on the results, making it easy to take action immediately. That combination of trust, personalization, and practicality really appealed to me.

On top of that, Body Granola isn’t just personalized—it tastes great, requires no cooking, and makes healthy eating effortless. That’s why I’ve been able to stick with it for eight months.

Because it’s incredibly easy to eat. I usually have it on busy weekday mornings. Since it doesn’t need to be heated, I can enjoy it outside or on the go without any hassle.

I also use a meal-delivery service that offers high-protein dishes to support my body composition. I’m not a fan of the taste of protein shakes, so the delivery meals help me get enough protein.

My sister used to eat granola, but I didn’t—I preferred bread. Looking back, I realized I was avoiding it for no real reason. Now I genuinely enjoy it.

My favorite way to eat it is with about 100g of yogurt to add fermented foods. It’s super simple—just scoop out a quarter of a 400g tub and mix it with the granola.

There are so many yogurt varieties these days that I enjoy switching between plain, fruit-mixed, and even honey yogurt when I want a little treat. Sometimes I add kiwi or banana, and strawberries when I need a mood boost. There are endless ways to customize it, so I never get bored.

Yes. I used to think gut health was only important for people with digestive issues. Since I never had problems with regularity, I didn’t really pay attention to it.

But after learning how significantly the gut affects the entire body, my perspective changed. Now I see gut health as an essential part of overall wellness.

A lot of things.

First, I tried on-katsu (warming practices). I learned online that raising your body temperature can help support immunity. Since my body temperature tended to run low, I started taking longer baths and wearing fluffy socks or a stomach warmer. I’ve also been sleeping and waking up better.

Placing a warming patch between the shoulder blades warms the entire body—highly recommended.

In winter, it’s easy to stay focused on keeping warm, but in summer I tend to overcool myself. So I try to stay mindful of on-katsu throughout the year to support my metabolism.

I also started using a diet-tracking app that my sister recommended. Logging my meals helped me understand calories and nutrition better, and I stopped eating in a disorganized way.

I use a sleep-tracking app as well. When I get enough sleep, I can unlock characters in the app, so it feels like a game and keeps me motivated. As a result, my daily routine has become much more balanced.

Personal training didn’t last for me. I could handle the workouts, but having someone else control my meals took the joy out of eating. That experience made me realize that I want my meals to be a happy part of my day.

I also tried acai bowls and high-cacao chocolate, but neither became a habit. Acai bowls were too much effort to prepare and never tasted as good as the store-bought ones, and I kept forgetting to eat the chocolate. In the end, none of these stuck.

I started many habits around the same time, so I’m not sure which change led to which result—but now I can enjoy my favorite foods without guilt or discomfort. For example, I can eat plenty of bread again.

I love butter and wheat, but before, eating too much would occasionally upset my stomach. Now I can enjoy as much bread as I like and fully embrace my “bread lover” lifestyle.

Yes—my sleep quality has improved, and I wake up feeling refreshed. I start each morning by sunbathing with my pet bird.

Before discovering Body Granola, breakfast felt like a chore. Now it’s a moment I genuinely enjoy. It tastes great, and I get a little mood boost knowing I’m doing something good for my body.

Because my mornings feel better, I’ve naturally become more active early in the day. I wake up a bit earlier, pick up coffee on my way to work, or take a walk before starting my day when I’m working from home.

These small morning rituals have made my daily life much more fulfilling.