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.
Are Statins Bad for Your Kidneys?
Updated July 2026 "Do statins hurt your kidneys?" is a question I get a lot, and the honest answer is a little complicated, because the research points in a few different directions. Here's how it fits together. Are statins safe...
Mar 18, 2023
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Mar 18, 2023
Are Statins Bad for Your Kidneys?
Updated July 2026 "Do statins hurt your kidneys?" is a question I get a lot, and the honest answer is a little...
Mar 14, 2023
Tracy's Step One Success Story
If you’re a new customer of Step One Foods, it’s likely that after placing your order, you’ve received a phone call from...
Mar 10, 2023
The Link Between Celiac and Heart Disease
Most people know that celiac disease is a disorder affecting the digestive system. What most people don’t know is that people with...
Mar 4, 2023
How Erythritol May Negatively Affect Your Heart Health
Updated July 2026 Yet another study has shown that when we get cute with our food, unintended consequences are possible. What studies...
Feb 25, 2023
4 Harmful Myths About Food and Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, there are many misconceptions about what we should eat. This week I’m debunking four common ones:...
Feb 21, 2023
Judy's Step One Success Story
When Judy's total cholesterol reached 297 (the highest it's ever been), she decided it was time to make a change to improve...
Feb 18, 2023
ApoB vs. LDL: Is There a Better Cholesterol Number?
Updated July 2026 Your standard cholesterol panel gives you an LDL number, and that number matters. But it doesn't tell the whole...
Feb 11, 2023
Cholesterol Is Not a Myth
Updated July 2026 High cholesterol is not a joke, and it is not a myth. Anyone who tells you otherwise, regardless of...
Jan 28, 2023
What if your doctor has never heard of Step One Foods?
Too often, routine checkup visits for older adults result in premature or unwanted prescriptions for statins. Of course, medications do have a...
Jan 20, 2023
New product alert: Apple Spice Oatmeal
We are very happy to announce our newest product, Apple Spice Oatmeal! This oatmeal, just like all of our other products, is...
Jan 14, 2023
The American College of Cardiology formally weighs in on ...
Back when I started Step One Foods, I could count the number of cardiologists talking about food as prevention of heart disease...
Jan 7, 2023
Why Strength Training Matters as You Age
Updated July 2026 Most of us, when we think about exercise for the heart, picture cardio: walking, running, cycling. But there's a...
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