AnswersDriveSugar is a carbohydrate, which the body needs for quick energy and proper brain function. However, excessive intake of sugar can adversely affect health so moderation is important when enjoying chocolate. Chocolate is relatively high in fat.
Is chocolate good for health or not?
Most commercial chocolate has ingredients that add fat, sugar and calories. And too much can contribute to weight gain, a risk factor for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. On the other hand, cocoa itself, unlike chocolate, is low in sugar and fat while offering potential health benefits.
What are benefits of chocolate?
Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease.
- Dark Chocolate is Very Nutritious.
- Dark Chocolate is a Powerful Source of Antioxidants.
- Dark Chocolate May Improve Blood Flow and Lower Blood Pressure.
- Dark Chocolate Raises HDL and Protects LDL Against Oxidation.
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Is chocolate bad for your kidneys?
Candy not recommended on a kidney diet. Chocolate and nuts contain high amounts of phosphorus and potassium. Your dietitian can help you see which candy is acceptable and which is not. Here are examples of candy types that are not recommended for people with kidney disease or on dialysis.
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What is so bad about chocolate?
Chocolate may contribute to lower bone density. Chocolate can trigger headaches in migraine sufferers. Milk chocolate is high in calories, saturated fat and sugar. Chocolate is a danger to pets (chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine, which animals are unable to digest).
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Can you die if you eat too much chocolate?
Substantial amounts of chocolate consumption can lead to lead poisoning. Also if you have defects in the enzymes for metabolizing theobromine, or consume massive amounts of chocolate you could potentially die from theobromine poisoning. So if you'd eat so much that you'd burst open you'll die.
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Is chocolate unhealthy for you?
Here's your final answer: chocolate probably helps with vascular problems, but only in super-dark form, and only if you don't eat too much of it, and even then all that sugar and milk fat are bad for you, and if you want to be healthy you should probably just exercise more. Or, in short: Enjoy in moderation!
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What are the side effects of eating chocolate?
Cocoa contains caffeine and related chemicals. Eating large amounts might cause caffeine-related side effects such as nervousness, increased urination, sleeplessness, and a fast heartbeat. Cocoa can cause allergic skin reactions, constipation, and might trigger migraine headaches.
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Is chocolate really bad for your skin?
The potential acne-causing ingredient isn't cocoa, however. The problem is sugar and other high-glycemic foods that the body burns fast. And dark chocolate is actually a low-glycemic food. Even milk chocolate isn't all that bad, as long as you don't eat the whole box.
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How chocolate is bad for you?
Cocoa, which is used to make chocolate, provides phytochemicals. These can improve health by acting as antioxidants. However, excessive intake of sugar can adversely affect health so moderation is important when enjoying chocolate. Chocolate is relatively high in fat.
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What does chocolate do to the human brain?
Eating Dark Chocolate Can Make You Happy. Endorphins bind with opiate receptors in the brain leading to feelings of euphoria, like the kind joggers get from “runner's high.” Chocolate is a top dietary source of tryptophan, an amino acid precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter of happiness and positive mood.
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Is eating milk chocolate bad for you?
Even Milk Chocolate Is Good For You, According To New Study. Chocolate is good for your heart — sort of, maybe. Eating up to 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of chocolate daily is linked with lowered risks of heart disease and stroke, scientists reported today (June 15) in the journal Heart.
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Is chocolate good for your skin?
Not only does it not cause breakouts, it's actually good for your skin! (Well, dark chocolate at least.) Flavonoids found in dark chocolate protect women's skin from the sun's UV rays, according to German scientists. But that doesn't mean you can skip the sunscreen.
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What are the health benefits of chocolate?
Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease.
- Dark Chocolate is Very Nutritious.
- Dark Chocolate is a Powerful Source of Antioxidants.
- Dark Chocolate May Improve Blood Flow and Lower Blood Pressure.
- Dark Chocolate Raises HDL and Protects LDL Against Oxidation.
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Is chocolate bad if you have high cholesterol?
Dark chocolate in small amounts (about a half-ounce) is actually good for your heart: Studies show that flavonoid-rich cocoa (a key ingredient in chocolate and hot chocolate) lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and raises “good” HDL cholesterol. But, cautions Blake, “chocolate is not a food group.”
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Is chocolate toxic to humans?
Theobromine. Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is similar to caffeine. In large amounts, theobromine can be toxic for both dogs and humans; however toxicity is very rare in people even when very large quantities of chocolate are consumed.
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What is in chocolate that makes it addictive?
Addiction. In addition to sugar and fat, chocolate contains several substances that can make it feel "addictive". These include tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating moods; high serotonin levels can produce feelings of elation.
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How does chocolate affect your teeth?
They can neutralize organisms that cause bad breath and they can prevent some sugars form turning into acid, which can break down the enamel of your teeth and cause tooth decay and cavities. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants.
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Is chocolate milk is bad for you?
Chocolate milk contains no more sugar than unsweetened apple juice and only a very small amount of caffeine found naturally in cocoa. Its balance of protein and carbohydrates makes it an ideal post-workout recovery drink,5 and just like white milk, chocolate milk contributes to the health of our teeth.
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Is chocolate bad for your heart?
Chocolate, Chocolate, It's Good For Your Heart, Study Finds. There's a growing body of evidence suggesting that compounds found in cocoa beans, called polyphenols, may help protect against heart disease. Here's a sweet notion: Eat a little chocolate each day and you could be doing your heart a favor.
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What are the diseases you can get from drinking chocolate milk?
Chocolate milk contains added sugars and therefore more calories that can lead to more overweight and obesity. In the United States, 1/3 of children are already overweight and obese and at higher risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
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How bad is white chocolate for you?
White chocolate is made with cocoa butter, sugar and milk, making it high in saturated fat. While white chocolate contains a good amount of calcium, it isn't a healthy food because it doesn't supply significant doses of other essential nutrients to make up for the high calorie, sugar and fat content.