Sugar in prepared foods

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<p>I’ve always had an aversion to diet foods and drinks because of the horrible chemical aftertaste. It seems to me that lately I get that horrible aftertaste from things that aren’t supposed to be diet or sugar free. Some Starbucks drinks, prepared baked goods, gum, etc.</p>

<p>Are more companies using sugar substitutes, that aren’t considered diet, in place of regular sugar? Is it a less expensive alternative? Or should I just add change in taste buds to my many peri menopausal symptoms?</p>

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<p>Are you taking any new medications? Certain medications can change the way some things taste. One I take made a favorite soda taste lousy. No big loss. I took it as an opportunity to cut it out of my diet and now drink primarily water. I avoid artificial sweeteners if I possibly can and keep sugar in general to a minimum.</p>