document: Sweet ! Candy eaters surprisingly slimmer It 's junk food , not chocolate that contributes to obesity , study suggests Those with a sweet tooth might not need to feel so guilty about admitting it . People who eat candy and chocolate tend to have smaller waists , weigh less and have a lower body mass index -LRB- BMI -RRB- than those who do n't indulge in these treats , a new study says . In addition , candy and chocolate consumers had a 14 percent lower risk of elevated blood pressure and a 15 percent decreased risk of having metabolic syndrome - a collection of symptoms that put people at risk for heart disease and stroke . However , the results do not suggest that eating candy helps you lose pounds , the researchers say . Rather , it may be that candy consumers exercise more to make up for the additional calories they 're taking in .
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