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A little overdoing of chocolate treats and delicacies is often accompanied by well-meaning but unwelcome advice from people we know. You will gain weight! You will spoil your teeth! You are eating empty calories!A small piece of chocolate certainly acts as a treat when taken in moderation along with healthy meals. However, a lot of people refrain from eating it cause they worry about getting fat or putting on a few extra kilos because of the sinful delight. Read on to know if chocolate can actually make you gain weight:The short answer is yes, chocolate will make you fat just like calories from any other food will. This is why you need to practice portion control and choose the right chocolate.

Should you avoid eating chocolates?Even though chocolate is loaded with calories, it doesn't mean that you need to avoid eating it completely. Having a piece or a two can actually help in many ways.

Chocolate can help in reducing any stress-induced weight gain and in some cases may even motivate you to exercise more.

Studies have shown that consumption of dark chocolate can help reduce overall body mass index. This is because dark chocolate has a lower amount of sugar as compared to other varieties of chocolate. In some cases, it can even help you keep the cravings at bay.

The chocolate trick to lose weightAccording to neuroscientist Will Clower, eating a small piece of chocolate, 20 minutes before your meal, triggers the 'I am full' hormone in the brain, cutting the amount of food you consume. This also helps in avoiding binge eating later in the day.

The best chocolate to eat while trying to lose weightDark chocolate with at least 70 per cent cocoa can help boost your metabolism, prevent insulin spike and make you feel satiated. All this, in turn, can help you lose weight.

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Can eating chocolates make you fat? Here is a fact-check - Times of India

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