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
Read article →
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?
Updated July 2026 Fiber is one of the most powerful nutrients for supporting long-term health, yet one of the most under-consumed. From...
Oct 18, 2025
Why Fiber Variety Is So Important
Updated July 2026 Fiber plays a key role in cardiometabolic health. But it's not just about eating enough fiber. The type of...
Oct 11, 2025
Fiber Supplements vs. Fiber From Food: Is There a Differe...
Updated July 2026 Walk down any pharmacy aisle and you'll see shelves of powders, gummies, and capsules promising to deliver your daily...
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 2, 2025
Menopause and Hormone Therapy: What Women Haven't Been Told
Updated July 2026 Menopause is defined as “the permanent cessation of menstruation due to the loss of ovarian function.” Pretty dry and...
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...
Jul 5, 2025
What You Need to Know About Medications and Sun Sensitivity
Summer is here, and with it comes the irresistible pull of outdoor activities, beach vacations, and backyard barbecues. But if you're taking...
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 31, 2025
Cannabis and Heart Health: What You Should Know
Whether or not you use cannabis has not always been a regular part of a healthcare intake form. But in Minnesota -...
Get Started Today!
