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.
“Unfortunate paradox”
That’s the summary of findings of a recent study – that found that when expert, high volume stent-implanting cardiologists are away at professional meetings, deaths due to heart attack actually FALL at their respective hospitals. The full explanation for this...
Apr 7, 2018
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Apr 7, 2018
“Unfortunate paradox”
That’s the summary of findings of a recent study – that found that when expert, high volume stent-implanting cardiologists are away at...
Mar 30, 2018
Are Eggs OK — or Not?
Updated July 2026 If you grew up fearful of eggs, full of cholesterol and saturated fat, a supposed cause of heart disease,...
Mar 23, 2018
Is it heart pain or just heartburn?
The signals our body sends us can be confusing. And if the signal is coming from your chest, the stakes are high...
Mar 16, 2018
Is Halo Top Ice Cream Actually Good for You?
Updated July 2026 A few years ago, Halo Top ice cream exploded in popularity on a single irresistible promise: a whole pint...
Mar 9, 2018
The surprising health benefits of yogurt
If you’re like me, you still remember those old commercials featuring a smiling centenarian. The secret to his longevity? Regular yogurt consumption....
Mar 3, 2018
These 4 pillars of longevity support the fountain of youth
Editor's note: Step One Foods was founded by Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas to create a healthy, convenient and delicious daily food product that...
Feb 24, 2018
Foods that help your mood
Eating right is good for your heart and your cholesterol levels. But did you know that certain foods can also have a...
Feb 10, 2018
Is Dark Chocolate Actually Good for You?
Updated July 2026 Here's a bit of welcome news: dark chocolate, in sensible amounts, genuinely has a place in a heart-healthy diet....
Feb 3, 2018
5 surprising foods that are bad for your heart
We all know that cheeseburgers, sugary sodas, candy and deep fried foods are bad for us. But here are 5 foods you...
Jan 20, 2018
Lipoprotein(a): The Inherited Cholesterol Risk You Should...
Updated July 2026 Not all heart risk shows up on a standard cholesterol panel. There's a separate, inherited factor that can dramatically...
Jan 13, 2018
Do You Need Antioxidant Supplements, or Can Food Do the Job?
Updated July 2026 Antioxidants have a health halo, and supplement makers have leaned into it hard. But before you buy a bottle,...
Jan 6, 2018
How to Keep a New Year's Resolution (and Actually Make It...
Updated July 2026 Nearly two-thirds of us will make a New Year's resolution at some point, and only a small fraction will...
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