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I don't really understand the popularity of artificial sweeteners. They all taste totally teh ick to me. I would much rather have something that is not sweet th
by bunderbunder 10y ago
I don't really understand the popularity of artificial sweeteners. They all taste totally teh ick to me. I would much rather have something that is not sweet than something that is artificially sweet.
But judging from the beverage selection available at just about any convenience store, I'm possibly the only person in the USA who would rather drink something that isn't sweet than something that contains 0 calorie sweeteners.
Maybe I'm just really picky.
- xirdstl 10y agoI think that a lot of it is what you're accustomed to drinking. I used to only drink regular colas and hated the taste of diet. I now drink only diet, and regular tastes too sweet to me.
- nilkn 10y agoI'll admit that I do enjoy the occasional sugary soda, but I try to keep that to a minimum. I find that I prefer flavored sparkling water like La Croix (which does not contain any sweetener) over diet soda. I still don't find La Croix in restaurants hardly ever, but it's becoming more and more common in grocery stores.
- RealCasually 10y agoDiscovering La Croix has changed my life. The Cherry Lemon one (which seems to only be available at Target?) is incredible.
- bunderbunder 10y agoSacrilege! Pamplemousse forever.
- draw_down 10y agoI used to feel that way too, but years ago I dated someone who only ever drank Diet Coke, and I started to like it after repeated exposure. For a long time after that, real sugar drinks were way too sweet tasting and gross to me, though now I can enjoy a regular Coke now and then.