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.
Love Your Heart: 5 Simple Steps to Better Health
Cardiac health is essential for overall well-being, yet many people overlook simple ways to support it. Your heart works tirelessly for you, beating about 100,000 times a day to keep you going. But how often do you return the favor?...
Feb 15, 2025
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Feb 15, 2025
Love Your Heart: 5 Simple Steps to Better Health
Cardiac health is essential for overall well-being, yet many people overlook simple ways to support it. Your heart works tirelessly for you,...
Feb 8, 2025
How to Raise GLP-1 Naturally With Food
Updated July 2026 Every weight-loss approach that works comes down to the same thing: taking in fewer calories than you burn. GLP-1...
Feb 1, 2025
What Are the Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs?
Updated July 2026 GLP-1 medications are effective, and for a growing list of conditions they genuinely help. But the downsides are real,...
Jan 25, 2025
What Can GLP-1 Drugs Treat Besides Weight Loss?
Updated July 2026 GLP-1 medications started as diabetes drugs and became famous for weight loss. But the more researchers study them, the...
Jan 18, 2025
How Do GLP-1 Drugs Work?
Updated July 2026 GLP-1 medications produce weight loss unlike anything medicine has offered before — and to understand why, and why that...
Jan 11, 2025
Why Has Obesity Exploded in a Single Generation?
Updated July 2026 GLP-1 medications get discussed as if obesity were a simple problem waiting for the right drug. But before any...
Jan 11, 2025
GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know
Updated July 2026 GLP-1 medications — Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound — are everywhere: in the headlines, in your feed, and increasingly in...
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....
Dec 14, 2024
7 Hacks for Celebrating the Holidays Without Sacrificing ...
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and indulgence. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health goals....
Dec 7, 2024
How a Good Night’s Sleep Boosts Heart Health
When it comes to keeping your heart in great shape, many of us think about diet, exercise, and avoiding smoking. But there’s...
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 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,...
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