Is dark chocolate actually good for you?

Plus, the one-pot chili recipe you need to get you through the fall and winter.

September 19, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Want to work out with us live on the TODAY show? We're looking for Start TODAY members to join us in studio on 9/25 and 10/2. Sign up to join us here!   When sugar cravings hit, is dark chocolate a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth? A nutritionist weighs in. Plus, you may wonder if it's normal to feel achy after a workout. The answer is yes, but it's also important to know the difference between muscle soreness and pain. Learn how to tell. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge You've snoozed the challenge for this month. To unsnooze, just click here. Otherwise, we'll see you for a new challenge next month! 👟 Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan We all need a good chili recipe in our back pocket for those crisp fall days. This recipe is a winner for a few reasons: It cooks up in just one pot (bye, sink full of dishes!) and it's a plant-based meal that feels just as hearty as a meat-based dish. Loads of beans make this chili heart-healthier than a meaty version, but it's just as flavorful and satisfying as a traditional version. Keep the sides simple and serve it with a basic green salad. Breakfast: Sweet Potato Parfait Lunch: Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Salad Dinner: One-Pot Vegetarian Chili GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Bob Odenkirk explains why he dismissed sound advice from his doctor before his heart attack Bob Odenkirk reveals he rejected some sound medical advice from his longtime doctor before he suffered a heart attack on the set of "Better Call Saul" in 2021. READ MORE > One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Is dark chocolate actually good for you? From time to time, everyone craves something sweet. Sadly, added sugars aren't a great addition to your diet. But is dark chocolate good for you? The slightly sweet, slightly bitter snack is often touted as having lots of health benefits, but are there any truth to these claims?   We have good news for chocolate lovers.   "As a nutritionist, I'm happy to tell you dark chocolate can be part of a healthy diet — in moderation, of course," says registered dietitian. Keri Glassman. "Too much of anything can certainly outweigh the benefits. But there is quite a bit of evidence that chocolate that is mostly cacao can boost your health in a variety of ways, when paired with a healthy lifestyle."   One way that the sweet treat boosts our health: It contributes to producing the feel-good hormone serotonin and contains magnesium, which is linked to reducing anxiety.   Learn six more benefits of eating dark chocolate. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News Wellness News She was told she needed a heart transplant. A 2nd opinion changed her life Michelle Pridmore was stunned to hear she needed a heart transplant. Her daughter encouraged her to get a second opinion and they learned the surgery wasn't needed. She was told she needed a heart transplant. A 2nd opinion changed her life Michelle Pridmore was stunned to hear she needed a heart transplant. Her daughter encouraged her to get a second opinion and they learned the surgery wasn't needed. More than 58K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination More than 58K pounds of ground beef were recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, the USDA announced. More than 58K pounds of ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination More than 58K pounds of ground beef were recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, the USDA announced. These are the best at-home cold remedies, according to doctors There is no cure for the common cold, but these are the best medicines and remedies to help ease symptoms at home, according to doctors. These are the best at-home cold remedies, according to doctors There is no cure for the common cold, but these are the best medicines and remedies to help ease symptoms at home, according to doctors. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT