We are a candy-loving world and there's no doubt about that. The only problem is when people who aren't exactly one of us tend to make things ugly, especially for the retro sweets varieties which we grew up with will probably grow old still yearning for. The good news is, no matter how they vilify those tongue treats, they just can't do much anymore because now we know the truth. Now we know many truths about things they once said were bad about candies. Now, we don't have to feel guilty about those jelly beans and sherbets and toffees and every little nostalgic sweet satisfaction we may ever so often help ourselves to because now the line is clearer between fact and myth.
First, no candy doesn't makes children go crazy. People used to believe that if a kid had a mere bagful of sweets, he'd be all around the place horsing around and playing like it would be the last day of his kid-hood. In truth, there's not much, if any, truth to that. Researchers have countered claims that candy causes hyperactivity in children and this is now scientifically accepted.
Second, candy causes children to lose their teeth to cavities because of their sugar content. Actually, these same sugars are found in many other foods such as bread and even rice. In other words, all carbohydrate-rich foods are potential causes of tooth decay. Candies, whether modern or traditional sweets, need not be singled out just because kids tend to be crazy about them. As long as adults are responsible enough to teach their kids about oral health, everyone will be free from cavities and happily so.
There's also this thing about chocolates being believed to raise blood cholesterol levels because of their saturated fat content. This makes for the third myth that deserves a total junking. Yes, chocolates have saturated fat, but no, it's not the type that raises cholesterol levels because the fat is sourced from cocoa, a plant.
Lastly, any lover of old-fashioned sweets would be quick to refute the claim that is also the biggest joke of all - no candy is healthy. To somebody who grew up with such fond memories of those fat-free but equally luscious retro candies, this is simply unacceptable. And talk about licorice which, needless to say, has been scientifically recognized as a cure for many medical conditions. Obviously, these varieties do not contain fat or cholesterol or any other substance that may prove to be a health hazard. This definitely makes them count as snacks that are so much healthier than what they're given credit for.
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