The way most people consume chocolates, especially the female folks, one might begin to wonder…
Is This The Chocolate Challenge?

Well, to whom it may concern; Sugary, chocolate-flavored foods become a problem when they crowd out more nutritious foods—for example, if a chocolate bar replaces fruit in your lunch bag—or when you can’t control your chocolate urge. Much of the chocolate we consume is found in confectionery and baked products that are laden with fat, too. Please, for your information,

White chocolate isn’t chocolate. Even if it contains cocoa butter (the fat extracted from cocoa beans), it has no chocolate liquor (dark brown paste), made by processing cocoa beans. Usually white chocolate is sugar, cocoa butter, milk, solids, lecithin, and vanilla.

Please Melt Away These Myths about Chocolate

Myth 1: Chocolate causes acne. That misconception has captured the attention of teenagers and the female population for years. However, hormonal changes during adolescence are the usual causes of acne, not chocolate. Read more about acne here

Myth 2: Chocolate has a lot of caffeine. While it’s true that chocolate does supply caffeine, the amount is quite small. An 8-ounce carton of chocolate milk contains about 5 milligrams of caffeine, compared with 3 milligrams in 5 ounces of decaffeinated coffee. In contrast, 5 ounces of regular-brew coffee contain 115 milligrams of caffeine.

Myth 3: Some people are “chocoholics.” Not true— although some people do have a stronger preference for chocolate than others, perhaps because of its taste, aroma, and texture. While popping chocolate candies may become a high-calorie habit with a pleasurable sensation, eating chocolate itself can’t become truly addictive. Research is exploring any potential role of chocolate to brain neurotransmitters that regulate serotonin and dopamine, often referred to as “feel good” hormones. This goes further to explain chocolate as an aphrodisiac (a food, drink, or other thing that stimulates sexual desire.) and it is no wonder it is given a lot during valentine (well, ladies and gents hold your horses till next year!)

Chocolate’s high fat content and high calories means it should be used in moderation. Consume chocolate in addition to a healthier food — such as a dip for apples, cucumbers etc. — rather than as the main ingredient. Or, simply save chocolate for special occasions (for example a “Thank God It’s Saturday” hangout with friends).

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Start running. The hot Nigerian sun + physical exertion of running = you can eat anything you want .

That true to some extent. Although, exercise and sweat needs to be followed up with "informed" adequate nutrition.
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