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Articles from Dr. Elizabeth Klodas and the Step One Foods team — covering diet & nutrition, heart health, statins, and the science of food as medicine.
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 4
Over the last three blogs, we’ve explored GLP-1 medications in depth—from how the rise in obesity has driven their widespread use to how they work and why they’re so effective. While these drugs offer many benefits, they also come with...
Feb 1, 2025
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Feb 1, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 4
Over the last three blogs, we’ve explored GLP-1 medications in depth—from how the rise in obesity has driven their widespread use to...
Jan 25, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 3
In the first Part of this blog series, we discussed the rise of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic® and Wegovy®, and how...
Jan 11, 2025
What You Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications: Part 1
GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®) have been making headlines—and for good reason. These innovative treatments have transformed the...
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 16, 2024
The Truth About Fish Oil Supplements: What the Latest Res...
Fish oil supplements are popular among those hoping to boost heart health, but do they really work? Marine-based omega-3 fatty acids (DHA...
Oct 19, 2024
Why Medications Alone Don’t Deliver Health
This week’s blog highlights a new chart from the American Heart Association that breaks down how well we are controlling the various...
Oct 5, 2024
Better than BMI? Meet the New Body Roundness Index (BRI)
For decades, doctors have relied on Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine whether someone is at a healthy weight. But now, researchers...
Sep 21, 2024
New Study Links Spirituality to Healthier Blood Pressure ...
As a preventive cardiologist, one of the most common conditions I treat is hypertension. And no wonder - nearly half of U.S....
Sep 7, 2024
New Product Alert: Peanut & Almond Nut Butter
The Peanut & Almond Nut Butter! is now available for purchase! This nut butter isn’t just a spread—it’s a nutrient-packed powerhouse, loaded...
Aug 31, 2024
What a Cardiologist Eats In a Day - Summer Edition
If you’ve followed my blog over the past two years, you’ve probably caught my 'What I Eat in a Day' vlog series....
Aug 17, 2024
Can You Slow Down Alzheimer’s by Taking Care of Your Heart?
Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease are two of the most significant health challenges we face today - and top the list of...
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