chocolate

The main ingredient found in all chocolate related products is Cacao Beans. The are many nutritional benefits of Cacao Beans. These benefits include of, but not limited to; carbohydrates, polyphenols (similar to those found in wine), flavonoids, catechins, epicatechins, procyandins, Theobromine (to help increase the production of urine), Phenylethylamine (anti-depressant), Serotonine (increase brain activity), Minerals (magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese.), Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and pantothenic acid), etc. One of the only negatives found within the Cacao Bean is its "stimulating quality". This term refers to a minor type of high. This is effect is visible when one eats the bean raw itself, pre-roasted. One can easily say that the base ingredient in chocolate is the Cacao Bean. As you can clearly see it is really good for you. Sugar based candy however has a base ingredient of sugar (granulated sugar, powdered sugar, or brown sugar). as we can see from the source provided (http://www.mesapersonaltraining.com...), there is a list of negative effects of sugar. If you, my opponent, viewers, or voters, can not access the external the list is provided here for you. "40 Negative Effects of Sugar: 1. Sugar can suppress the immune system. 2. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children. 3. Sugar produces a rise in triglycerides, a leading cause of heart disease. 4. Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection. 5. Sugar can cause kidney damage. 6. Sugar reduces high density lipoproteins (good cholesterol). 7. Sugar leads to cancer of the breast, ovaries, intestines, prostate and rectum. 8. Sugar consumption is the top cause of type II diabetes, as it increases levels of glucose and insulin. 9. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. 10. Sugar weakens eyesight and can cause cataracts. 11. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). 12. Sugar can produce an acidic stomach. 13. Sugar malabsorption is frequent in patients with functional bowel disease. 14. Sugar consumption can cause aging. 15. Sugar consumption is the top cause of tooth decay. 16. Sugar use cause overeating and therefore contributes to obesity. 17. High intake increases risk of Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. 18. Sugar can cause changes associated with gastric or duodenal ulcers. 19. Sugar can cause arthritis. 20. Sugar can cause asthma. 21. Sugar can cause yeast infections. 22. Sugar can cause gallstones to form. 23. Sugar can cause appendicitis. 24. Sugar can cause multiple sclerosis. 25. Sugar can cause hemorrhoids. 26. Sugar can cause varicose veins. 27. Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users. 28. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis. 29. Sugar can cause periodontal disease and contributes to saliva acidity. 30. Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. 31. Sugar can decrease growth hormone. 32. Sugar can increase the systolic blood pressure. 33. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. 34. Sugar can cause migraine headaches. 35. Sugar can interfere with the absorption of protein. 36. Sugar causes food allergies. 37. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy. 38. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children. 39. Sugar can cause emphysema. 40. Sugar can promote an elevation of low density proteins (LDL)." The base ingredient of sugar based candies may cause allergies, where as Cacao does not. Those who are allergic to chocolate are only allergic to the milk based products used with in the making process of chocolate. As you can clearly see the The base ingredient of Chocolate is way more healthier than the base ingredient of Sugar based Candies.