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 Balance Might Be More Important for Health Than You Think
When we think about cardiovascular health, we often focus on cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and physical activity. But there’s another, often overlooked factor that may play a much bigger role in our long-term health than we realize: balance. “Balance” is...
Jul 26, 2025
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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...
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 -...
May 17, 2025
The Murky Side of Green Powders
What Are Green Powders and Do They Actually Work? Various mixes of spinach, kale, algae, supplemental nutrients and “superfoods” in green powdered...
May 10, 2025
What you’re really missing in your diet: The Fiber Gap
As a cardiologist deeply invested in preventive health, I've observed a common trend: while many individuals are preoccupied with protein intake, a...
May 3, 2025
Un-Processed, Processed, and Ultra-Processed Foods. What...
When we walk into a grocery store, we encounter foods that are presented to us in various forms. From the pyramid of...
Apr 26, 2025
Beef Tallow: Health Benefits, Risks, and the Truth Behind...
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has declared that beef tallow is healthier than seed oils...
Mar 15, 2025
Spring Into Heart Health: The Best Seasonal Foods to Eat Now
Spring is the perfect time to re-up your commitment to better health, especially as farmers’ markets and grocery stores start filling up...
Mar 8, 2025
Fiber, Plant Sterols, and Omega-3s: Powerful Synergy for ...
We hear a lot about individual nutrients and their benefits, but sometimes, the real magic happens when they work together. This week,...
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 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
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...
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