For me I prefer Splenda to Equal, I've also tried Xylitol (although it is more like sugar, it has more of a bitey taste). I did like "Just like Sugar" but they lost their factory in the fires

For me I've had sweeteners most of my life (due to my mother having Type 1 Diabetes). Sugars and me do NOT mix due to PCOS. So its either I have sweeteners or I die from obesity related health issues. My mother has been having sweeteners ALL her life and no dire side effects either. So basically until I see some rock hard evidence, I'd rather be healthier weight wise and take the risk