The British Heart Foundation indicated that chocolate is rich in sugar and saturated fats, both of which can be very harmful if consumed in large quantities. The foundation reported that consuming too much sugar can contribute to weight gain, obesity, and tooth decay. Additionally, high sugar intake can significantly increase the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
Moreover, excess saturated fats in the diet can raise the levels of "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood, increasing the risk of stroke. The National Health Service (NHS) warned that most people in the UK consume too much saturated fat. Men should not eat more than 30 grams of saturated fat per day, and women should not exceed 20 grams, with lower amounts recommended for children.
Before finishing a piece of chocolate (whether large or small), check the nutrition label to see how much fat it contains. The average chocolate bar contains 250 calories (often consumed within a few minutes), which accounts for 10% of the recommended daily intake for men and 12% for women.
Chocolate consumption has long been associated with high blood pressure. Chocolate typically contains a lot of calories, which is why it can easily lead to weight gain, according to the British newspaper Express.
