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Doctor says chocolate is good for you but only if you eat the right type

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Doctor says chocolate is good for you but only if you eat the right type

Nutritional scientist Tim Spector has delivered a sweet revelation for chocolate enthusiasts: it’s beneficial for your health, but only if you opt for the right kind. The King’s College London professor and founder of the Zoe health app advises sticking to dark chocolate with over 70 per cent cacao for significant health benefits. The magic … Read more

Eating two pieces of this common fruit a day slashes cholesterol levels

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Eating two pieces of this common fruit a day slashes cholesterol levels

If someone has high cholesterol it means they have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in their blood. Over time this can build up in the blood vessels causing blockages. For this reason having high cholesterol is a major risk factor for medical emergencies such as strokes and heart attacks. There are … Read more