Yes, I've researched aspartame. I don't use much of it, but I do use a little.

I've never heard of carrageenen being controversial before yesterday...so researching it wouldn't have occurred to me. No, my stomach is fine. I feel great, actually, since I went back what I call "high-fatting" a few days ago.

Yes, dear, I am an adult--old enough to be your mother, in fact. Maybe age will teach you to soften your delivery? Just b/c you're on the internet doesn't mean manners don't matter.

Thanks for the info re: fat. I've been doing it for a while myself. Not to the extent you do, but I'm betting I eat more fat than 99.99% of the people on this board.