Spldenda

I think the title explains itself.

I also actually think Splenda is a wonderful alternative to real sugar and defy all the ludicrous propaganda surrounding it. It may taste funky on it's own, but coupled with some nice Irish breakfast tea or sprinked on Nutty Nuggets, it just...*pleasurable spasm*

If you want to freak out about potentialy carcinogenic home products, I suggest taking a peek at any personal care products you may own, *especially* BRAND NAME shampoos and POPULAR cosmetics that chances are you mash all over your skin and hair every day. The vast majority of these products contain volatile chemicals such as methylchloroisothiazolinone, MIT, phthalates, and parabens (ethylparaben, propylparaben, benzylparaben, ect.. Just read the ingredients) that have been linked with liver and nerve damage and, yes, even cancer, to name a few possible side effects.

What's even more alarming, hundreds of personal care products contain untested, unapproved nano-scale ingredients that may pose health concerns, and *thousands* contain unspecified ingredients of similar ilk that have never been tested for safety or not tested at all (not that I condone animal testing. I don't. It's disgusting). Don't even get me started on all the carcinogenic compounds and the like that surround you on a daily basis in your carpeting, in your air, in your food. Ever wonder why cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases, when not so long ago all forms of cancer were considered quite rare?

Manufacturers can put practically any chemical they want into shampoos, even if it is a hazardous chemical listed in the RTECS database of toxicity and even if it is considered a toxic waste chemical by the EPA!!

So lay off the Splenda-bashing (unless of course it's for the disputable taste) and do a bit of internet sluthing. It's impossible for most of us to completely isolate ourselves from all the icky chemicals that compose our modern world. The best we can do is educate ourselves and attempt to remain free from mindless mass consumerism.

Annnnd...since I'm lazy and dun wanna deal with real sugar, I'll take the lesser evil (in my mind) Splenda, which has been thoroughly tested and has no credible link to ANY health concerns over a bottle of Suave shampoo any day.