Frequent consumption of chocolate significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, and diabetes, Report informs referring to the Daily Express.
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) pointed out that chocolate is "high in sugar and saturated fat" – two ingredients that can be extremely harmful if eaten in large amounts. The NHS pointed out that too much sugar can contribute to weight gain, obesity, and tooth decay. Eating too much sugar can significantly increase your risk of heart disease, some cancers, and type 2 diabetes.
Furthermore, excess saturated fat in your diet can raise "bad" low-density lipoprotein in your blood, which increases your risk of a stroke.
"Most people in the UK eat too much saturated fats," the NHS warned.
Men should eat no more than 30 g of saturated fat daily, and women should consume no more than 20 g; for children, it should be even less.