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.
Why Breakfast Matters and How to Optimize It
Breakfast is the first meal we consume after a longer period of not eating. It’s literally the meal that breaks the fast. For most of us, that meal occurs first thing in the morning after we’ve had a good night’s...
Mar 1, 2025
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Mar 1, 2025
Why Breakfast Matters and How to Optimize It
Breakfast is the first meal we consume after a longer period of not eating. It’s literally the meal that breaks the fast....
Feb 22, 2025
Supplements for cholesterol lowering? Not so fast.
If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you’ve likely searched for ways to lower it naturally. In that search, you’ll come across...
Feb 8, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 5
The reason ANY weight loss program works is that it results in us eating fewer calories relative to calorie output. There may...
Feb 1, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 4
Over the last three blogs, we’ve explored GLP-1 medications in depth—from how the rise in obesity has driven their widespread use to...
Jan 25, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 3
In the first Part of this blog series, we discussed the rise of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic® and Wegovy®, and how...
Jan 18, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 2
In Part 1, we explored why GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® are making headlines, and the explosion in obesity prevalence that...
Jan 11, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 1
GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®) have been making headlines—and for good reason. These innovative treatments have transformed the...
Dec 28, 2024
New Year’s Resolution: 2025 Edition
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that every December I make a resolution for the upcoming new year....
Nov 30, 2024
How the Mediterranean Diet Protects Your Brain as You Age
As we age, protecting cognitive function becomes increasingly important. While there is no definitive way to prevent dementia or cognitive decline, evidence...
Nov 16, 2024
The Truth About Fish Oil Supplements: What the Latest Res...
Fish oil supplements are popular among those hoping to boost heart health, but do they really work? Marine-based omega-3 fatty acids (DHA...
Nov 9, 2024
Apple Cider Vinegar: What Can It Really Do for Your Health?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has always been a versatile household staple, from brightening salad dressings to unclogging drains. But recently, this sour,...
Oct 19, 2024
Why Medications Alone Don’t Deliver Health
This week’s blog highlights a new chart from the American Heart Association that breaks down how well we are controlling the various...
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