Cardiologists say they wouldn't eat these foods.

Plus, TODAY's Beauty Award winners and the latest in Trump's classified documents case. March 23, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY March 23, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY A U.S. District judge ruled in favor of applying an exception that could allow prosecutors to require former President Donald Trump's former lawyer to testify in the case of Trump's handling of classified documents. Plus, cardiologists share what foods they avoid in order to keep their hearts healthy, and from hair to skin care, meet the 18 winners of TODAY's Beauty Awards. The Latest [A U.S. District Judge is requiring Trump's former lawyer to testify before the federal grand jury.](   A U.S. District judge ruled that special counsel Jack Smith's office presented sufficient evidence to establish that former President Donald Trump committed a crime through his attorneys, a source briefed on the proceedings confirmed to NBC News yesterday. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell was [not ruling on whether Trump was guilty of a crime,]( but whether his attorney, Evan Corcoran, could be compelled to testify. Howell ruled in favor of applying the "crime fraud" exception that will let prosecutors sidestep Corcoran's attorney-client privilege protections. Smith is the special counsel appointed to investigate Trump’s handling of classified documents. Trump's legal team has appealed the ruling by Howell, the source told NBC News. [Here's the latest](. [Al Roker shares an update on his health and walking routine: 'Today was the first day I felt good.']( TODAY's beloved weatherman is back on his feet after a series of health issues. Al shared on Instagram that he recently surpassed 11,000 steps in a day as he returns to his walking routine. Al, 68, was hospitalized in November for blood clots in his leg and lungs and had his gallbladder removed, which had him off the show and off his feet for weeks. He shared that he is finally starting to feel like his old self again as he shoots for 10,000 steps a day, a health habit that has inspired thousands of others in the [Start TODAY Walking Challenge Facebook Group](. "Today was the first day I felt good walking this much," [he wrote on Instagram](. [🥓 Cardiologists say they avoid eating these 8 foods after seeing what they can do to your heart.]( Considering they get a firsthand look at what a bad diet can do to your heart, cardiologists know the damage that too much of certain types of food can do. A pair of cardiologists shared with us the[8 types of food they make sure to avoid entirely — or limit to small portions](for optimal heart health. If you're ready to ease back on the bacon, get your hand out of the bag of potato chips and skip the fast food and energy drinks,[see all their recommendations here](. [💄 These 18 TODAY Beauty Award winners, from serums to mascaras, are the best of the best.]( The Shop TODAY Beauty Awards are here! Spanning categories from skin and hair care to makeup and body products, 74 TODAY staffers reviewed more than 450 products to come up with our list of award winners. We have 18 faves you can [shop right now](, including [serums, facial creams, mascara and haircare]( products. [Check them all out here](. Live Better TODAY   Achieve your life goals with easy tips. Brendan Menapace got diagnosed with [stage 4 colorectal cancer at just 29](, and he's sharing his ordeal to urge others who may have symptoms to speak up to their doctors about a topic that can feel embarrassing. A recent report by the American Cancer Society found the rates of colon cancer in people under 50 is increasing, but doctors don't know why. In Brendan's case, he experienced [pelvic pain, constipation, bloating and fatigue](, as well as blood in his stool. “You’re trained not to talk about your poop. You’re trained not to talk about your butt," he says. “If you’re not detailed on what you’re going through, you’re not going to paint the right picture for your care team." Read about [Brendan's journey]( as well as [other colon cancer symptoms]( that should prompt you to see a doctor. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. Jazz up your pasta with some fresh ingredients in this spring-inspired [rigatoni with sundried tomatoes and burrata]( (above) from YouTube cooking show host Laura Vitale. The dish requires minimal groceries, and you can sub in a spoonful of ricotta cheese if you don't have burrata. Or if you're looking for a healthier twist on a classic pasta dish, Laura's [spinach chicken meatballs]( use ground chicken to make them leaner than the usual all-beef meatballs. Garlic, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs and frozen spinach offer plenty of flavor to go with a Parmesan cream sauce. [Get cookin' with these recipes](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. This ["Law & Order: SVU" superfan]( sent a message to the universe with her T-shirt, and the universe came through in style. In order to be comfortable on her plane ride, Taylor Colson, 27, decided to wear a baggy [shirt with Mariska Hargitay's iconic character Olivia Benson]( on it, along with Chris Meloni's Elliot Stabler. The next thing Colson knew, she saw [Mariska Hargitay herself sitting on her flight](. She couldn't help but show the "SVU" star her shirt, which led to Mariska taking a smiling photo of them together after they landed. Colson, of course, shared the serendipitous moment on [TikTok](. "The universe could not have made this happen more," she told TODAY.com. "She was so, so nice." 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