How Much Chocolate Is OK To Eat?

 
We all love it. We all want it… but how much is OK to eat?
 
The experts say the recommended “dose” is approximately 1 to 2 ounces/day. Indulge in anything more than that, and you may be consuming too many calories.
 
Yeah... that doesn't work for me.
 
They also say that the most useful chocolate is bitter and contains at least 60% cocoa. Cocoa beans are rich in dietary fiber and magnesium, therefore, it promotes the release of endorphins and serotonin, which are necessary to combat stress.
 
But white chocolate is my favorite. 
 
In today’s episode, we are going to break down how to balance what the experts say, and what our heart wants! In true Empowered Eating form, we are going to unpack this question and leave you with an answer customized to you!
 
If you are new here, I am so glad you are here! I’m Jess, dietitian, wifey, boy mom, and total science and nutrition research junkie. I ask a lot of my body, I don’t have the option to mistreat it mentally or physically. I want to invite you to the Empowered Eating Club where we make values-based, faith-led health goals and create a partnership with food that pairs biofeedback (a fancy word for what your body says about the food you eat) and nutrition science.
 
This podcast is here to support you weekly, but it only scratches the surface. For more info on how you can become an empowered eater grab my FREE WORKSHOP on how to become confident in your body without obsessing over food at jessbrownrd.com. Don’t forget to join me right here next Monday… where I can’t wait to fuel your awesome.
 
As for today, I am so glad you are here. I pray today’s tips help you say NO to the lies that are thrown your way, and YES to the awesome that you are. Grab your coffee, pop in your AirPods, and let’s grow together with today’s Empowered Eating Tip…
Cheers, and happy eating!
Jess