Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

July 21, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Sliced Peaches With Berries and Chocolate

Desserts don’t need to be full of sugar to still be sweet. This simple recipe packs plenty of summer flavors using in season fruits.

July 17, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Tofu Mousse

Yes, tofu for dessert! This chocolate espresso mousse is both a high-protein and low-calorie (but tasty!) option.

June 19, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Decadent, Guiltless Chocolate Soufflé

This souffle is perfect to share with someone after a meal. With only 130 calories per serving, it’s packed with strawberries for a perfect pairing.

May 13, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies

Yes, you can enjoy some chocolate and not worry about your waistline. This brownie has cherries and dark chocolate to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours.

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May 11, 2020 / Nutrition

Red Wine vs. Dark Chocolate: Which Is Healthier?

Here’s how moderate amounts of red wine and chocolate can be part of a heart-healthy diet.

February 28, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

These fudgy black bean brownies are gluten-free and higher in protein than your average brownie. So you don’t have to feel guilty at all about whipping up a batch!

January 16, 2020 / Recipes

Recipe: Chocolate Bark With Espresso and Toasted Nuts

This chocolate bark recipe offers heart-healthy dark chocolate and toasted walnuts, pecans and almonds — and no added sugar. Each serving contains only 70 calories.

July 19, 2017 / Heart Health

Another Reason to Love Chocolate: Link to Lower Risk of AFib

As if we all needed another reason to love chocolate: A recent study finds an association between consuming chocolate and having a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart condition that involves an irregular heartbeat.