I cut sweeteners not so much because of the risk, but because they don't seem to help with weight loss. I've started drinking my espresso unsweetened with a bit

I cut sweeteners not so much because of the risk, but because they don't seem to help with weight loss. I've started drinking my espresso unsweetened with a bit of milk. It's disgusting. At least it's short. But, it helped me mature my pallet and avoid the next "sweet high". Chocolate tastes too sweet for me now and I tend to gravitate to healthier options. Part of that might be projection and wishful thinking, but I think it's a sweetness I was craving too much.