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Americans consume a staggering 22 pounds of candy a year. And while most of it is chocolate, we doubt the population is picking the heart-healthy 70 percent dark chocolate bars over Snickers every time. Candy is basically straight-up sugar in every shape and form—and can increase fatty deposits, putting you at risk for heart disease.
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