London Returnee Says 47 Granola Brands Paralyzed Her in U.S. Supermarket, Sparking Choice Debate
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Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 29
London Returnee Says 47 Granola Brands Paralyzed Her in U.S. Supermarket, Sparking Choice Debate
1 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 29
Summary
Three years in London left Melissa Chen stunned by a U.S. supermarket visit, where she said a granola aisle packed with options left her "brain completely short circuited."
Chen framed the reaction as culture shock, arguing Americans often treat abundance as normal and linking the huge product range to easy brand creation, food-business growth and constant innovation.
47 granola brands became a shorthand in the online debate, with many users saying they had felt the same overload after living abroad or visiting U.S. chains such as Whole Foods.
Others said more choice does not equal a better life, pointing to obesity and arguing stricter European regulations help explain why London supermarkets offer fewer options.