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.
Sweet But Dangerous? The Truth About Xylitol
In recent years, artificial (or “non-nutritive”) sweeteners have become a popular alternative for those looking to reduce their sugar intake. These low-calorie or no-calorie substitutes are often recommended in dietary guidelines, especially for individuals with cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity...
Aug 10, 2024
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Aug 10, 2024
Sweet But Dangerous? The Truth About Xylitol
In recent years, artificial (or “non-nutritive”) sweeteners have become a popular alternative for those looking to reduce their sugar intake. These low-calorie...
Jul 27, 2024
4 heart-healthy, family-friendly exercises to try this su...
Summer is the perfect time to relax, but staying active, year-round, is key to healthy longevity. And when the weather gets warm,...
Jul 13, 2024
The Effects of Probiotics on Cholesterol Levels
Probiotics are live microorganisms, often referred to as "good" or "friendly" bacteria, that provide numerous health benefits when consumed regularly. They are...
Jul 10, 2024
Foods to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all adults in the United States—approximately 116 million people—have...
Jun 1, 2024
The Long-Term Benefits of Using Step One Foods
Most people who use Step One Foods do so to help lower cholesterol – after all, that’s what the products have been...
Mar 9, 2024
Enough with the sugar!
We’ve probably all heard the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” So, when it comes to eating for heart...
Feb 3, 2024
New product alert: Cherry Pecan Bars
We are thrilled to announce our newest product, the Cherry Pecan Bar! This bar, just like all of our other...
Jan 27, 2024
Navigating Polypharmacy
When I was in training, I encountered a “seasoned” Internal Medicine mentor bemoaning the length of a patient’s list of medications, which...
Jan 20, 2024
Seasonal Shifts: Understanding the Winter Rise in Cholest...
If you’re like me, you load up on layers as you get dressed in the mornings during colder months. Turns out, on...
Jan 6, 2024
Decoding the surprising link between high HDL and increas...
When considering cardiovascular health, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol has long been hailed as the "good cholesterol" due to its role in removing...
Dec 2, 2023
Can following these eight steps increase your lifespan?
Data presented earlier this month supports the idea that the things that are good for your heart are good for you, period....
Nov 28, 2023
Why Nuts Belong on Your Thanksgiving Table
If you check out the ingredient lists on Step One Foods products, you’ll see a common theme—they’re packed with nuts. Why? Because...
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