That's the argument I'm inviting you to rebut. There are ways to rebut it! But "the data is super subtle" is on its own not a powerful argument.
That's not to say there isn't interesting stuff in these investigations. The recent studies the effect of sweeteners on gut biomes and the resulting effects on serum chemistry are fascinating to me, and I think these studies will be productive in other ways.
As far as I'm concerned, if rats are shown to get cancer from something for which there are many alternatives, I'll steer clear of it.
- All citrus fruits (due to the limonene content)
- Mint of any kind (limonene again)
- Red meat
- Excess protein
- Coffee (acrylamide)
- Chips and fries (acrylamide)
- Bread (often contains acrylamide)
- Dried fruits and nuts (another acrylamide risk)
- Arugula, beets, cabbage, celery, cilantro, endive, fennel, lettuce, parsley, rhubarb, spinach, and any other vegetables that are high in nitrates.
Also be sure to stay away from cell phones, WiFi, and microwave ovens.
This is just a short list off the top of my head. It's a dangerous world out there. For a lab rat.