Chocolate is one of those foods that is almost universally loved but it has long been associated with acne and many acne sufferers avoid it as a result. Below I’ll reveal the truth about why most chocolate causes breakouts and a way for you to consume chocolate without aggravating your skin.

Acne is rarely caused by improper skin care or lack of hygiene; it’s caused by internal imbalances, and more-often-than-not hormones are to blame. If you want radiant, clear skin for life, you need to ditch the harsh chemical products because they perpetuate acne by ruining its protective barrier, and focus instead on identifying and reversing hormonal imbalances.

While it may not be possible to prevent yourself from ever getting sick again you can dramatically reduce your risk for infections and help ensure mild symptoms and quick recovery if you do fall ill. To achieve this you need to understand the immune system, learn the common lifestyle factors that silently sabotage it, and learn the key foods to eat and avoid.

Eating the right diet is the best weapon you have for fighting diabetes and heart disease. But you need to be careful when choosing your diet because there is a lot of conflicting advice and some diets that claim to reduce chronic disease risk, can actually increase it. The ketogenic diet is a great example of this. 

Back acne can be painful and embarrassing and without the right tools, it can seem impossible to get rid of. Don't despair though because almost all cases of acne, no matter how stubborn, can be cleared when you target it both internally and topically.