2006-10-23 20:18:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Aspartame is a substitute for sugar, so it is used by dieters.
As for it turning into formaldehyde (ironic isn't it. Notice the resemblance to Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde!), they are obviously uninformed. If they knew this fact, and what it does to their bodies, they would stay far away from it!
The real irony about using sugar substitutes is that they are replacing a teaspoon of sugar with a pack of the substitute.
A teaspoon of sugar has only 15 calories! Not very much really.
2006-10-23 21:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by quizkid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they are too worried about a few calories than about the formaldehyde. It gives me an instant head ache which is why I don't bother with it.
2006-10-24 03:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because someone sells it.
Because it doesn't have near as much caloric content as sugar.
Because they don't know better.
Same with anything. There is an easily visible plus, and a nearly invisible negative.
Smoking---one, two even a pack or a carton of ciggerettes doesn't hurt you in any noticeably way.
Same as with one, two or even a 12 pack of diet coke doesn't hurt you in any visible way.
We are creatures of instant gratifacation, not long term well being. Look at hiroshima.
2006-10-24 03:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by cat_Rett_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it takes 150 serving a day to cause any possibility of damage. Better question why do people smoke even though it causes angeneral decline in health and eventual death through emphysema and lung cancer.
2006-10-24 03:22:48 · answer #4 · answered by King Rao 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because people are slaves to their tastebuds. but the way, what exactly is aspartame?
2006-10-24 03:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im guessing cause they dont know that little fact, i didnt, plus its probably in everything, and while some ppl may care most likely the rest wont.
2006-10-24 05:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by sweets 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋