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.
Got Protein?
As part of my practice, it’s rare for me to see a patient who is not concerned about adequate protein intake—even though 95% of Americans get more than enough of this macronutrient. (By the way, the number is flipped for...
Nov 1, 2025
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Nov 1, 2025
Got Protein?
As part of my practice, it’s rare for me to see a patient who is not concerned about adequate protein intake—even though...
Oct 25, 2025
How Much Fiber Do You Really Need for Optimal Health?
Fiber has been the focus of this month’s conversation — and with good reason. It’s one of the most powerful nutrients for...
Oct 18, 2025
Why Fiber Variety Is So Important
If you’ve been following the last couple of blogs, you already know fiber plays a key role in cardiometabolic health. But it’s...
Oct 11, 2025
Fiber Supplements vs. Fiber from Food – Is There a Differ...
Walk down any pharmacy aisle and you’ll see shelves of powders, gummies, and capsules promising to deliver your daily dose of fiber....
Sep 6, 2025
Back to Health: Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Reset You...
The end of summer often feels like a blur. Vacations, family gatherings, and the sometimes stifling heat can make for easy justifications...
Aug 30, 2025
Menopause and the Big Lie: Part 5
Menopause represents a significant physiological transition that each woman will experience differently. Some are incapacitated by the decline in hormone levels. Others...
Aug 23, 2025
Menopause and the Big Lie: Part 4
If you have not read Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series, I encourage you to do that now...
Aug 8, 2025
Menopause and the Big Lie: Part 2
This is the second installment of a 5 part series. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. The...
Aug 2, 2025
Menopause and the Big Lie: Part 1
Menopause is defined as “the permanent cessation of menstruation due to the loss of ovarian function.” Pretty dry and underwhelming description considering...
Jul 26, 2025
Why Balance Might Be More Important for Health Than You T...
When we think about cardiovascular health, we often focus on cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and physical activity. But there’s another, often overlooked...
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...
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