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.
Summer Weight Gain Is Real. Here's Why It Happens and How to Avoid It.
Most people assume the holidays are when weight creeps on. The research suggests we have been focused on the wrong season entirely. Here is what is actually driving summer weight gain, and the simple habits that make a real difference...
Jun 27, 2026
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May 16, 2026
Snacking Smarter: What to Look For, What to Skip, and Why...
Most of us are already snacking — the question is whether those moments are working for us or against us. In this...
May 2, 2026
The Snacking Problem: What You Reach for Between Meals Ma...
Most people blame their diet on what's on their dinner plate. But in my experience, the real culprit is often what happens...
Apr 18, 2026
Bringing Something Savory to Step One Foods - The Right Way
A savory option has been one of our most requested products for years. Today, I'm proud to officially introduce the newest addition...
Apr 4, 2026
Protecting Those Who Protect Us: The Urgent Heart Health ...
We often think of the dangers of police work as external, but the biggest threat may be internal. New research reveals heart...
Mar 28, 2026
Does Collagen Actually Work? What Your Body Really Uses (...
It seems like everything has collagen in it these days. But before you spend more on powders and drinks, it’s worth asking:...
Mar 21, 2026
The 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: Are We Over-Prescribing ...
The new cholesterol guidelines mean millions more people may start medication earlier than ever. But what if pills aren’t the only way...
Mar 14, 2026
Why Avocados and Mangoes Are a Heart-Healthy Combination
A new study suggests that adding avocado and mango to your daily routine may support healthier blood vessels. Here’s what researchers discovered.
Feb 28, 2026
The Face of Heart Attacks is Changing—And It’s Getting Yo...
You don’t need severe blockages to have a heart attack - and you don’t need to be “old” either. A major new...
Feb 21, 2026
The Clock You Should Be Paying Attention To (But Probably...
Your body runs on an internal clock that influences metabolism, hormones, gut health, and inflammation. In this post, Dr. Klodas explains how...
Jan 24, 2026
Why Two People Can Eat the Same Calories—and Only One Gai...
As a cardiologist, I’ve learned that calories don’t all behave the same way in the body. In this post, I explain how...
Jan 17, 2026
The Heart of the Matter: The Engine That Makes Whole-Body...
Heart health may not feel as trendy as some other health topics, but it’s the engine that makes every other health goal...
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