Aspartame
Did you know this artificial sweetener was FDA approved back in 1974? Aspartame has been controversial ever since, with health scares in the 70s, 90s, and 2000s—with reports ranging from mild indigestion to causing cancer in rats. While no countries have banned its use and the FDA even has a specific page about aspartame, some people would still prefer to avoid this suspicious sweetener. If you’re looking to avoid aspartame, try natural sugar alternatives instead!