Question 1

is eating chocolate everyday bad for you ?

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Depends: On how much you eat.  Obviously, too many calories can lead to other problems.  So, unless you are allergic, i see no issues with this.

Question 2

is ther such is there as bad chocolate?

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Foods: Yes. Of course. Mold, age, and other things are found on some older or previously opened chocolates.

Question 3

is eating a lot of chocolate bad?

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Probably not.: Your mother may have said so. Anything done to extreme is potentially "bad." but occasional excesses are ok.  One cannot take moderation to the extreme ! to my knowledge there is nothing other than a tummy ache and a little buzz from the stimulants.  Those with gastroesophageal reflux might make their symptoms worse.  Beware the weight gain.

Question 4

is chocolate bad for prostate?

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Looking for evidence: Looking for evidence that chocolate is bad for the prostate, but only came across online sites saying that in younger men, drinking alcohol or consuming too much caffeine (especially coffee) can irritate the prostate and cause frequent urination (so, eliminating them from the diet may decrease prostatitis symptoms). Chocolate has caffeine. Other reported irritants include tobacco and spicy foods.

Question 5

why is it bad to give chocolate to babies?

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Food allergy: The intestines of a newborn are still maturing for the first year after birth.Introduction of such items as egg white and chocolate before the first birthday has been shown to trigger development of a food allergy to such items which develops over time & can have a negative effect on the kids quality of life.

Question 6

is it true that chocolate is bad for your skin?

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No: Chocolate is not bad for your skin. This is a common myth. But too much may be bad for your waist size if you eat too much of it. :-).

Question 7

is it true that hot chocolate bad to have if i'm dieting?

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TERRIBLE: You will never lose weight that way. You need to get away from the craving for sweets.

Question 8

is eating 90% dark chocolate an hour before bed bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Bedtime eating: Eating anything 1 hour before bedtime is not good for your health.

Question 9

can you tell me is eating a chocolate bar or candy every night bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Candy supplies calories and little else.  If the amount of calories which you eat prior to going to bed, does not exceed your  needs there is no harm.  Some feel that eating late, candy or otherwise, contributes to acid reflux and the development of esophageal disorders, so you might consider eating the candy, if you must do so, earlier in the evening.

Question 10

is eating too much chocolate or chocolate spread bad?

Accepted Answer

Bad?: It depends on what you mean by "too much, " what conditions you're dealing with, and what your goals are.  If you're binge-eating anything, it warrants a discussion with your doctor about your particular situation.

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