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Re:Aspartame aggravates atherosclerosis through insulin-trig... by mort96 on Friday March 14, 2025 @09:06AM (#43362256)
While certainly an option, just watering out a drink more isn't really what they're asking for. There's lots of other flavor compounds that you don't necessarily want watered out just because you want less sugar.
Re:Aspartame aggravates atherosclerosis through insulin-trig... by nnutter on Friday March 14, 2025 @09:29AM (#43362476)
Diluted juice is still a useful suggestion as an alternative idea. I don’t get why people would down vote; that’s not what down vote is for. I like diluted juice quite a bit, 25-50% tastes fine, it’s akin to tea to me. It would be interesting if more beverage companies made a “add your own sweetener” version which is how unsweetened Kool-Aid drink mixes come. They have maltodextrin in them but say they are 0 calorie so I’m not sure if that means it’s a tiny amount or if it somehow gets away claiming zero calories. Just be aware Kool-Aid has sweetened versions as well. I still mostly drink water but some variety is nice.
Re:Aspartame aggravates atherosclerosis through insulin-trig... by mort96 on Friday March 14, 2025 @10:16AM (#43362855)
Oh I definitely agree it's a good practical suggestion, I do it with apple juice sometimes because I just want some mild apple flavor rather than the very strong and sweet apple juice taste. I don't get why someone would downvote it either.
Re:Aspartame aggravates atherosclerosis through insulin-trig... by morkalork on Friday March 14, 2025 @02:01PM (#43365317)
Oh this is where I'm at now, I've been buying juice and adding a little to soda water so it comes out like a light Fresca sort of drink. It would be nice to have that option when going out though.