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.

Ron's Step One Success Story
In June 2018, Ron received some concerning news about his overall health and was diagnosed with prediabetes, after having an A1C reading of 6.4 during his visit to his doctor. “My doctor encouraged me to “get my sugars down” (yes,...
Jun 28, 2022
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Jun 28, 2022
Ron's Step One Success Story
In June 2018, Ron received some concerning news about his overall health and was diagnosed with prediabetes, after having an A1C reading...
May 17, 2022
Joyce's Step One Success Story
Joyce C. has been a Step One customer since November 2021. After using Step One for two months, her LDL cholesterol improved...
Apr 26, 2022
John's Step One Success Story
Over the last 10 years, John has struggled to keep his cholesterol levels in the normal range, even with a healthy diet....
Mar 15, 2022
Ruth's Step One Success Story
With a family history of hyperlipidemia, which is a condition in which your blood has too many lipids such as cholesterol and...
Feb 15, 2022
Bill's Step One success story
Like many people, during the pandemic, Bill gained weight and during his annual visit with his doctor last April, two medications were...
Jan 11, 2022
Carolyn's Step One success story
Two years ago, Carolyn was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Shortly after that diagnoses, she was also informed by her physician that her...
Dec 14, 2021
Michelle's Step One success story
As someone who follows a healthy diet and a consistent workout regime, Michelle was shocked when her doctor informed her that her...
Nov 9, 2021
Marybeth's Step One Success Story
Facing familial hypercholesterolemia, Marybeth has struggled with high cholesterol levels for most of her life. “I tried to avoid fats, avoid sugars,”...
Sep 28, 2021
Mary’s Step One Success Story
As a full-time elementary school teacher, new Step One Foods customer Mary is busy and constantly on-the-go. “Since I teach kindergarten through...
Sep 15, 2021
Chris K. Success Story
"Don't give up!" When Chris K.’s doctor noticed a slight increase in Chris’s LDL cholesterol numbers, she had one word for her:...
Sep 15, 2021
Vicki's Success Story
At a visit with a new doctor last Spring, Vicki was told she was going to have to make some changes to...
Aug 17, 2021
Alan's Step One Success Story
At 66 years old, Alan works full-time and has no plans on slowing down anytime soon. That’s why his wife suggested that...
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