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 Heart of the Matter: The Engine That Makes Whole-Body Health Possible
Heart health may not feel as trendy as some other health topics, but it’s the engine that makes every other health goal possible. From longevity to brain function, nothing works without a strong, well-fueled heart.
Jan 17, 2026
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Jan 17, 2026
The Heart of the Matter: The Engine That Makes Whole-Body...
Heart health may not feel as trendy as some other health topics, but it’s the engine that makes every other health goal...
Jan 10, 2026
The New Food Pyramid: What It Gets Right (and What It Mis...
A cardiologist’s perspective cutting through the noise to focus on what truly supports heart health.
Jan 3, 2026
Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail - And How to Right-S...
Every January, we set big resolutions with the best intentions. But change is hard, and most of us ask too much of...
Nov 8, 2025
The 95% Problem: Is Your Doctor Missing the Fastest Way t...
Heart disease is our number one killer, claiming over 900,000 lives in 2023 alone. And yet, the simplest, most effective first step...
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 27, 2025
Magnesium and Type 2 Diabetes: The Overlooked Connection
Magnesium doesn’t get nearly as much attention as cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood sugar. But research shows this mineral plays a surprisingly...
Sep 20, 2025
VIDEO: Q&A with Dr. Klodas
Dr. Klodas hosted a live webinar this week to answer your questions. Now, we’re making the recording available. Dr. Klodas covered a...
Sep 13, 2025
Understanding Cholesterol: What Everyone Gets Wrong
September is Cholesterol Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to set the record straight. Few topics in medicine spark more confusion...
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 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...
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