A 1-ounce milk chocolate bar contains about nine grams of fat, which is nearly 20 percent of the daily fat budget for a woman. Unlike jelly beans and gumdrops, chocolate does offer some nutritional value. A 1.5-ounce milk chocolate bar contains about 10 percent of your daily magnesium, calcium, iron, and riboflavin needs. Eat chocolate with meals or soon after. This may help avoid overindulgence by keeping portions reasonable.
Abstinence often leads to bingeing.
To avoid feelings of deprivation, try including small amounts of chocolate on a regular basis. Linda Kapusniak is a registered dietitian and nutrition counselor with the Brazos Valley Women's Center. She is the author of A Restaurant Guide to Low-Fat Dining in the Brazos Valley.