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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you really have to drink it, drink the zero versions of most sodas. Dr Pepper in particular has some really decent flavors without the gross aftertaste. Pepsi zero is also really good. Just stop drinking regular soda. We have the technology to make diet taste good now so use it.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Its cancer to drink sweeteners or isnt it

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Living will kill. Pick your battles.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I think the consensus on health effects of artificial sweeteners is unclear so long as you only consume a reasonable amount. There are plenty of other synthetics in highly processed foods that are much more concerning.

That said, water is obviously healthier.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes. Do run an experiment on your health. Find out in 15 years if it causes cancer.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

Like I said, it's not the healthy choice, but I'm also not going to demonize a person for having the occasional sweet drink.

A much better hill to die on is the systemic use of known carcinogens in products that we come in contact with everyday as well as the dumping of even worse materials into the environment that make their way into our bodies via the water we drink and the air we breathe. You don't get to choose whether you are exposed to these things.