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Worried about the number of calories in your next meal? A new app is keeping a close eye on your waistline.

The app, called MealSnap was developed by the fitness social network Daily Burn. After you take a picture of your meal the app will match it to a database of 500,000 food items. It will then tell you how many calories what you’re about to eat contains.

Daily Burn CEO Andy Smith says the app will also alert you to the protein, fat, carbs and vitamins your food contains. MealSnap can also be used as a food diary by allowing users to keep a visual log of what they’re consuming throughout the day. Smith says tracking your meals can cause a psychological change to help people on their health and fitness journey.  read more »

When you think of food that is good for you, chocolate is generally pretty low on the list. But now one candy company has good news for your health and your sweet tooth.

Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest chocolate maker says they have developed a candy bar that can fight wrinkles and slow the aging process. Studies carried out by the company show eating 20 grams of the specially developed treat can boost elasticity and improve hydration in your skin.

Chocolate contains flavonols, which can slow down damage caused by free radicals like pollution, smoking and caffeine. And the Swiss company has found a way to preserve more of the flavonols during the chocolate making process.  read more »