The good and bad of 7 common foods

If you are a health-conscious individual, you may do a little "food math" in your head to determine if that piece of chocolate is worth eating. Or perhaps on the weekend you wonder how beneficial a beer might be. Food such as these can be enjoyed in moderation, but have you ever been curious as to how good or bad it is for you?

That's where this list of the good and the bad of seven common foods that we consume every day comes in. Included among chocolate and beer are foods like red meat, nuts, coffee, eggs and even wine. For example, did you know that moderate drinking of brews can help protect your chromosomes from radiation exposure (like x-rays). As for a negative, beer can also cause gastroesophageal reflux which leads to heartburn.

These are just a few; the list is full of pros and cons for all those foods! Like this one about nuts: Several studies are cited which indicate lowered risk for gallstones the more you eat them. However, they're also high in calories -- only a dozen cashews pack well over a hundred calories! Check out the rest here for more information.