One of the biggest myths surrounding the world's favorite food is that eating chocolate makes you fat. The truth is no single food can be called "fattening". It is the amount consumed that will determine whether it contributes to body fat. It must also be remembered that food is only half of the equation: exercise and other physical activities are also crucial to control body fat. Of course, over-consumption of food has the potential to cause weight gain.

Chocolate is usually eaten as a pleasant snack. Unfortunately, it gets lumped in with other snack foods that probably don't have such a health pedigree. We know that chocolate doesn't raise blood cholesterol or blood glucose levels too much. In fact, chocolate provides essential nutrients and antioxidants, making it a healthy snack when eaten in moderation.

Most people can eat small amounts of chocolate as part of a health diet and not put on weight. The key is to eat chocolate in moderation and exercise regularly.