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.
The Snacking Problem: What You Reach for Between Meals Matters More Than You Think
Most people blame their diet on what's on their dinner plate. But in my experience, the real culprit is often what happens in between. In this week's blog, I explain why snacking is quietly undermining your heart health - and...
May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026
The Snacking Problem: What You Reach for Between Meals Ma...
Most people blame their diet on what's on their dinner plate. But in my experience, the real culprit is often what happens...
Apr 25, 2026
Understanding Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is one of the most underdiagnosed genetic conditions I see - affecting about 1 in 311 people, and unless...
Apr 18, 2026
Bringing Something Savory to Step One Foods - The Right Way
A savory option has been one of our most requested products for years. Today, I'm proud to officially introduce the newest addition...
Apr 11, 2026
Managing AFib: Lifestyle as the "Fourth Pillar"
In my clinical practice, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders I see, and one of the...
Apr 4, 2026
Protecting Those Who Protect Us: The Urgent Heart Health ...
We often think of the dangers of police work as external, but the biggest threat may be internal. New research reveals heart...
Mar 28, 2026
Does Collagen Actually Work? What Your Body Really Uses (...
It seems like everything has collagen in it these days. But before you spend more on powders and drinks, it’s worth asking:...
Mar 21, 2026
The 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: Are We Over-Prescribing ...
The new cholesterol guidelines mean millions more people may start medication earlier than ever. But what if pills aren’t the only way...
Mar 14, 2026
Why Avocados and Mangoes Are a Heart-Healthy Combination
A new study suggests that adding avocado and mango to your daily routine may support healthier blood vessels. Here’s what researchers discovered.
Mar 7, 2026
The 15-Minute Exercise That Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally
Most people think lowering blood pressure requires medication or intense exercise. But a new study on an 800-year-old movement practice suggests just...
Feb 28, 2026
The Face of Heart Attacks is Changing—And It's Getting Yo...
You don’t need severe blockages to have a heart attack - and you don’t need to be “old” either. A major new...
Feb 21, 2026
The Clock You Should Be Paying Attention To (But Probably...
Your body runs on an internal clock that influences metabolism, hormones, gut health, and inflammation. In this post, Dr. Klodas explains how...
Feb 14, 2026
The LDL Chart Fueling Confusion Online - And What It Misses
You may have seen a chart claiming LDL cholesterol isn’t a major driver of heart disease. Before you ignore your numbers, let’s...
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