MYTH: Chocolate lacks any nutritional value.
FACT: Chocolate is rich in magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. It improves blood circulation and also contains polyphenols (an antioxidant also found in tea and red wine) that have been associated with a decreased risk of coronary disease. It has memory-enhancing properties and is antibiotic in nature. It increases the levels of serotonin (“feel good” hormone) in the brain.
MYTH: Chocolate is loaded with saturated fat and is bad for your cholesterol.
FACT: The main saturated fat found in milk chocolate is stearic acid. Research has shown that it doesn’t raise cholesterol levels the same way that other types of saturated fats do. In fact, eating a 1.4 ounce chocolate bar instead of a carbohydrate-rich snack has been shown to increase High Density Lipoprotein (“good”) cholesterol levels.
MYTH: Chocolate causes acne.
FACT: Chocolate does not cause acne. In fact, many dermatologists doubt that diet plays any significant role in the development of acne. Acne is now believed to be caused by a combination of high bacterial levels and oil on the skin.
MYTH: Chocolate causes weight gain.
FACT: Any food can be part of a healthy diet if consumed in moderation. An average chocolate bar contains 220 calories, which is low enough to be a part of a weight control diet if other high-calorie foods are eliminated.
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