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.
The Hidden Link Between Heart Health and Bone Strength
When we think about heart health, bones usually don’t come to mind. But growing research shows a powerful connection: the same choices that protect your heart may also strengthen your bones—and vice versa. Shared Risk Factors Across Systems Osteoporosis...
Jul 19, 2025
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Jul 19, 2025
The Hidden Link Between Heart Health and Bone Strength
When we think about heart health, bones usually don’t come to mind. But growing research shows a powerful connection: the same choices...
Jul 12, 2025
Why Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer?
You might be surprised that a cardiologist would have something to say about colon cancer. But we’re seeing a parallel - younger...
Jun 28, 2025
Step One Foods Named Winner in 2025 Good Housekeeping Sna...
I'm thrilled to share some exciting news: Step One Foods has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Snack Awards! Our...
Jun 21, 2025
How Does Step One’s Apple Cinnamon Bar Stack Up Against K...
At first glance, two bars touting apple and cinnamon flavors might seem nearly identical, especially when they both claim to support health....
Jun 14, 2025
Why every ingredient in Step One Foods matters
It’s easy to make a food that is healthy but tastes like cardboard. It’s also easy to make a food that tastes...
Jun 7, 2025
Men’s Health Month: Why Preventive Screenings Can Save Yo...
Former President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was recently diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer (after having skipped prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing...
May 24, 2025
Electrolyte Drinks: Good or Fad?
As the number one brand of powdered hydration in the United States, Liquid I.V. is a clear leader in the functional hydration...
May 17, 2025
The Murky Side of Green Powders
What Are Green Powders and Do They Actually Work? Various mixes of spinach, kale, algae, supplemental nutrients and “superfoods” in green powdered...
May 10, 2025
What you’re really missing in your diet: The Fiber Gap
As a cardiologist deeply invested in preventive health, I've observed a common trend: while many individuals are preoccupied with protein intake, a...
May 3, 2025
Un-Processed, Processed, and Ultra-Processed Foods. What...
When we walk into a grocery store, we encounter foods that are presented to us in various forms. From the pyramid of...
Apr 26, 2025
Beef Tallow: Health Benefits, Risks, and the Truth Behind...
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has declared that beef tallow is healthier than seed oils...
Mar 15, 2025
Spring Into Heart Health: The Best Seasonal Foods to Eat Now
Spring is the perfect time to re-up your commitment to better health, especially as farmers’ markets and grocery stores start filling up...
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