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.
What Makes a Breakfast "Cholesterol-Lowering"? (And the Bowl That Checks Every Box)
If your LDL cholesterol is high, breakfast is one of the easiest places to start doing something about it. You're already eating in the morning, so you're not adding a habit, just improving one you already have. And of all...
Jun 13, 2026
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Jun 13, 2026
What Makes a Breakfast "Cholesterol-Lowering"? (And the B...
If your LDL cholesterol is high, breakfast is one of the easiest places to start doing something about it. You're already eating...
Jun 6, 2026
Creatine: Not Just for Gym Bros
Most people still think of creatine as a gym supplement, but the research tells a much broader story, especially for women and...
May 23, 2026
Healthy Habits to Build Just in Time for Summer
Updated July 2026 Summer is a great time to build a few habits that genuinely change how you feel, and none of...
May 16, 2026
Snacking Smarter: What to Look For, What to Skip, and Why...
Most of us are already snacking — the question is whether those moments are working for us or against us. In this...
May 15, 2026
What Should My LDL Cholesterol Level Be?
Your ideal LDL cholesterol depends on your personal risk, and the 2026 guidelines set the targets lower than before. A cardiologist breaks...
May 9, 2026
For All the Moms
Being a mother means showing up for everyone - and doing it with your whole heart. But as both a mother and...
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:...
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