Chocolate is always healthy, so you can eat as much as you want

Fact: Excess intake of any chocolate can increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and tooth decay, highlights  Fauziya Ansari, dietitian at Apollo Spectra Hospital

All chocolates offer the same health benefits

Fact: Dark chocolate contains more cocoa and antioxidants, while milk and white chocolate are generally higher in sugar and saturated fat and provide fewer health benefits. So, eat dark chocolate just one piece a day as advised by the doctor. Don't go overboard on chocolates at all, explains Ansari

Chocolate causes acne

Fact: Tehseen Siddiqui, chief dietitian at Saifee Hospital says there is no direct link between cocoa and breakouts. However, a high-glycemic diet rich in refined sugar and dairy (found in cheap milk chocolate) can trigger inflammation and acne in some people.

It's completely addictive

Fact: While chocolate contains mood-boosting chemicals, Siddiqui says they aren't strong enough to cause a physical addiction. What we usually crave is the specific sensory experience—the melt-in-your-mouth texture paired with fat and sugar

Diabetics can never eat it

Fact: High-quality dark chocolate (85 per cent or higher) has a surprisingly low glycemic index because the healthy fats slow down sugar absorption. In moderation, Siddiqui says it can fit safely into a diabetes management plan after consulting with your health care provider.