Heart Health & Cholesterol Resources
Articles from Dr. Elizabeth Klodas and the Step One Foods team — covering diet & nutrition, heart health, statins, and the science of food as medicine.

How to talk to your doctor about Step One Foods
If you have a condition like high cholesterol, you probably know that medications can play an important role in your health. But if you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re also interested in helping yourself heal and have a...
Aug 22, 2020
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Aug 22, 2020
How to talk to your doctor about Step One Foods
If you have a condition like high cholesterol, you probably know that medications can play an important role in your health....
Nov 30, 2019
Your health is our mission
At this time of the year we are reminded of everything we are grateful for. At Step One Foods, we are grateful...
Oct 19, 2019
Clinical Trials and Tribulations
After I thought I had solved it all, coming up with an easy way to eat better while lowering cholesterol, I couldn’t...
Oct 5, 2019
Why Dr. Elizabeth Klodas Created Step One Foods
When I was a resident in cardiology at Mayo Clinic, I ate Total Raisin Bran for breakfast every morning. With all...
Mar 2, 2019
They’re BACK!
For those of you who have been long term customers, you know what I’m talking about when I say “Peanut Butter Clusters.”...
Feb 2, 2019
One cardiologist's mission to reduce statin use for chole...
This story was originally published on CNN.com on Monday, January 14, 2019. High cholesterol? Here's a pill. High blood...
Dec 22, 2018
Season’s Greetings
On behalf of everyone at Step One Foods, I wanted to extend our sincerest wishes for a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday...
Nov 1, 2018
Dr. Klodas discusses how to lower bad cholesterol with fo...
Dec 14, 2017
Step One Featured in Chicago Tribune
Step One Foods and founder Dr. Elizabeth Klodas were featured in the Chicago Tribune story, “Doctors Turning to Healthy Food as Medicine”....
Sep 30, 2017
Step One Foods featured on Makers of Minnesota
This week I had the pleasure of being featured on Minnesota’s weekly podcast, Makers of Minnesota, to discuss the start and purpose...
Jun 9, 2017
Step One Foods presents at Google Demo Day!
What would you say about yourself to a room full of strangers if you only had four minutes? Well that’s exactly how...
Jun 2, 2017
Step One is partnering with Open Arms of Minnesota!
At Step One Foods, we believe that food is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, we trust our products...
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