8 h. ago The festive treats with hidden health benefits that could actually be good for you from Christmas pudding to prosecco

HALLELUJAH! That mountain of treats you are craving this Christmas might not be so bad for you after all.  Scientists reckon an ingredient found in dark chocolate could help slow the ageing process.   A King’s College London study showed theobromine can reduce DNA damage. Those with more of it in their blood appeared to have...

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25 h. ago Why 'elixir of youth' found in dark chocolate isn't quite as good as it sounds

It may sound like an excuse to indulge over the festive season, but it’s actually not

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41 h. ago Scientists discover a key chemical in dark CHOCOLATE that may slow down ageing

A key compound in cocoa reduces people's biological age, scientists at King's College London report.

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41 h. ago Dark chocolate: Everything you need to know and how it could slow aging

King's College London discovers that higher levels of a key compound found in dark chocolate is linked to a ‘younger’ body in terms of health and function

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41 h. ago Compound found in dark chocolate 'slows ageing', new study says

People with the chocolate chemical in their blood have a biological age lower than their actual age

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41 h. ago Chocolate ‘can slow ageing’ thanks to chemical that prevents DNA damage

CHOCOLATE could slow the ageing process, say scientists. A study found dark choc’s bitter-tasting chemical, theobromine, might reduce DNA damage caused by the ravages of time. Data from 1,700 people showed those who had more of the substance in their blood appeared to have a lower biological age. It means they were more likely to...

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41 h. ago Chemical in dark chocolate linked to slower ageing, scientists discover

The chemical, theobromine, is found in cacao plants and is also present in dark chocolate - experts say the findings could help unlock everyday foods that 'hold clues to healthier, longer lives'

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8 d. ago I tested Aldi’s Christmas munch mix vs M&S’ iconic tins – I spotted a key difference

MOVE over mince pies, Christmas snacking is all about the Munch Mix in our family. It’s a pick-a-mix selection of salty-and-sweet treats, with milk, white and dark chocolates, popcorn, salty pretzels, red and green candy, mini eggs, caramel almonds and milk chocolate peanuts. M&S invented it back in 2021 - and now has three varieties...

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9 d. ago Lindt shoppers snapping up 'luxury' Christmas chocolate hampers still with Black Friday reduction

The box, which is usually priced at £21.50, has an assortment of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, salted caramel and pistachio truffles inside

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3 w. ago I ate dark chocolate from Lidl, Tesco, Asda and more — the cheapest is better than Lindt

Can supermarket own brands compare to Cadbury, Lindt, Green and Blacks and Hotel Chocolat?

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