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This is a vicious lie, possibly spread by the fruit-and-vegetable industry and abetted by their allies in the vanilla lobby. The truth is, there is no evidence of any chocolate-in, pimples-out reaction. In fact, two separate studies have purportedly disproved the link. According to Australian TV's Dr. Karl Kruszelnick, one reason for the chocolate-acne myth is the rumored connection between the high-fat content of chocolate and the fatty oil called sebum. Sebum blocks skin ducts and causes acne, or "zits" if you want
to get clinical. However, in reality, sebum has nothing at all to do with chocolate. (Hear this report right from the Doc's mouth if you like.) But wait chocolate lovers, there's more good news. Dark chocolate contains flavenoids, an antioxidant known to lower cholesterol. So it's possible eating a certain amount will reduce your risk for heart disease. And as if that weren't enough, Dr. Koop has the scoop on an Italian researcher who has claimed a link exists between eating chocolate and sexual fulfillment. Now, no
one's suggesting you eat too much chocolate. But let's review: doesn't cause acne, may be good for the heart, possibly increases sexual satisfaction. C'mon, broccoli, what have you got to say now?
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