Aspertame/Nutrasweet makes me terribly ill. It gave my mom the MS symptoms and had her doc thinking her nervous system was collapsing. It also makes SKnot sick.

So I'm guessing there's a genetic tendency to non-tolerance of Aspertame.

I eat SUGAR when I want something sweetened.

Deep fat fried salted SUGAR is best! (no, really, I eat real sugar and everything is fine. Only 16 calories per teaspoon, and it fuels you for the bike. What's not to love? Just be sure you do ride the bike, and brush and floss your teeth.)