I didn't quote any Internet Hoaxes. I did quote articles on actual studies and a chapter from a well known alternative medicine book.

Aspartame is NOT safe. It may not hinder weight loss in most people, but there's more to health that weight.

Of course, everyone has the choice of eating and drinking as they please - like all the people who eat foods with hydrogenated fats... they don't care. But stuff like that catches up with you in the long run.

Me, I prefer to stick to natural foods, including the sweeteners, so I only use stevia. If my blood sugar was more stable I might occasionally use honey or maple syrup, too, but only stevia for now.

Sugar is not the only evil out there...