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Self Evidence Health Series: finding the “least bad” sweetener (spoiler: none of them are saints).
This is not medical advice. It’s a blunt look at what the science actually says. Always speak with your own doctor before changing your diet.
If you’ve ever stood in front of the drinks aisle thinking, “Regular Coke or Diet?” — this tiny clip sums up the current research mood: artificial sweeteners are not health foods, but in many cases they are still less damaging than 25 grams of straight sugar in a can.
That doesn’t make aspartame “good”. It just means that in the classic sugar vs artificial sweetener showdown, the research often lands here:
If you zoom out, the question becomes less “Which one is safe?” and more: “Which one is less bad while I reduce my dependence on sweetness altogether?” That’s exactly what this Self Evidence mini-series is about.
In our deep-dive on aspartame , we break down:
This Short pairs perfectly with that article: the verdict is not “relax, drink all the diet soda you want,” and it’s not “one sip will kill you.” It’s more like:
Artificial sweeteners are tools for transition. Probably better than constant sugar hits. Still not where you want to live forever.
Huge respect to Marie Forleo — entrepreneur, NYT #1 bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable, and host of the award-winning show MarieTV. Named by Oprah as “a thought leader for the next generation”, Marie helps people combine clear thinking with practical action in both life and business.
Her work reaches readers in over 195 countries and more than 80,000 entrepreneurs through her online business school, B-School. You can find more of her work here: youtube.com/@marieforleo and on marieforleo.com .
This Short is the “micro-dose.” Those three articles are your deep work if you want to understand how marketing, psychology, and biology all pull on your choices — including what you drink.
🧩 Block 0126: [The Science-Backed Verdict on Artificial Sweeteners (Marie Forleo)]
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