On Thu, 26 May 2005 08:27:37 -0500, Sherry > wrote:
>I had no request to install software - probably because it's in
>JavaScript and I already had Java installed (needed to install it when
>I installed FireFox - IE doesn't use it because of the Sun-MS
>contentions.)
>Sherry


Ignoring coupons, software and such - I recently bought some Diet Coke
made with Splenda. I'm sorry to say that I didn't think it tasted
very good. So I've been making my own C4, mixing Coke's own C2 (half
the corn syrup of regular Coke) with an equal amount of the new Diet
Coke to get down to 1/4 of the regular carbs/calories. It also moves
from 2 artificial sweeteners to 3. There have been a number of taste
tests that show that artificial sweeteners complement each other, with
one having better "up front" sweetness, another having a better
aftertaste and so on. The new Diet Coke has both Sucralose and
Acesulfane K, with my custom mix I get those plus Aspartame - and of
course, some real corn syrup.

It's not a perfect solution, but we all make decisions and adjustments
to suit ourselves. At 9g carbs (35 calories) it's something I can fit
into my own way of eating. If I mix together 2 cans and make that
into 3 servings (i.e. cut the serving size down to 8 oz. instead of 12
oz.), it works out to 6g carbs and 24 calories. Every little bit
helps.