True or False #1: Chocolate gives you acne.

False.

"Chocolate per se will not make you break out," says Dr. Shamban. "In fact, there is little evidence that chocolate or any specific fatty foods will cause acne, but we do know that a high-sugar/high-fat diet can increase sebum production and promote inflammatory responses in the body -- which can lead to acne. Again, although we can’t say that sugary and fatty food directly causes acne, it’s nevertheless true that overindulging in these kinds of food can increase your chances of developing the condition and may displace other nutrients that are critical to the skin’s health. (i.e. filling up on sugary foods may lead to less consumption of fruits and vegetables)."

 Good news, isn't it? Although until recently, the medical community dismissed the connection between diet and blemishes, new evidence shows that sugar and refined carbs do affect the skin and contribute to acne outbreaks. A diet low in both refined carbs and sugars helps reduce the amount of the androgens in the blood. A hormone that spikes prior to menstruation, androgen stimulates the glands in the skin to produce oil and,hence, zits in both sexes.
 
When choosing chocolate, opt for dark chocolate. It is lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants than milk chocolate. And one must add, eat chocolate in moderation. Those healthful benefits also come with a fair amount of calories.