From Hit-Or-Miss to Heart-Healthy: Anne's Success Story

Anne had always been mindful of her health, staying active, eating well, and keeping an eye on her cholesterol levels. But after menopause, her numbers began to climb faster than ever. When her total cholesterol hit 254 earlier this year, she knew it was time to act before medication became the only option.

She’d first learned about Step One Foods years ago after reading an article about the company and hearing Dr. Elizabeth Klodas speak at an event. Over time, she kept products in her pantry, but her use was sporadic - “totally hit or miss,” as she put it. “I would eat them on occasion, grab a bar, or maybe have pancakes over the weekend or something, but I wasn't consistent.”

That changed this spring. Determined to bring her cholesterol down naturally, Anne committed to two servings of Step One Foods every day for 30 days. She built them into her first and second meals, pairing them with simple, fresh additions like fruit, or sourdough toast.

“I sort of made them my meals instead of snacks. It made eating more plant-based so much easier.”

The results came fast.

Her initial results after just 30 days, were a total cholesterol drop of 50 points, bringing it well below where it had been for years.

 “I emailed my doctor right away - she was thrilled,” Anne recalled. “It was proof that I could make real progress with real food.”

For Anne, the benefits went beyond the numbers. She found it easier to eat more plant-based meals, cut back on red meat, and stay full throughout the day thanks to the fiber in Step One’s products. 

“It takes the guesswork out of eating for heart health. I have six or seven favorites I rotate, and it’s so easy,” she said.

She also noticed an unexpected perk - her grocery bill went down. 

“Some people say it’s expensive, but groceries are expensive in general. I’m actually spending less because I’m replacing other foods with Step One.”

When asked what she’d tell others considering Step One Foods, her advice was simple:

“Give it 30 days and see what happens. It’s not hard, and I’d much rather eat real food than take medicine.”

Anne’s story is proof that you don’t have to overhaul your entire life to see change — you just have to take the first step.

Congratulations Anne, we’re cheering you on!

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