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 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines: Are We Over-Prescribing and Under-Eating?
The new cholesterol guidelines mean millions more people may start medication earlier than ever. But what if pills aren’t the only way to move the needle?
Mar 21, 2026
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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...
Feb 7, 2026
Two Blood Tests Doctors Should Order – But Don't
Your LDL number doesn’t tell the whole story. Two lesser-known blood tests — Lipoprotein A and Apolipoprotein B — can uncover hidden...
Jan 31, 2026
The Most Misunderstood Heart Number (Plus Your Tune-Up Ch...
As a cardiologist, I explain how we assess heart strength using ejection fraction, what causes it to drop, and how to defend...
Jan 24, 2026
Why Two People Can Eat the Same Calories—and Only One Gai...
As a cardiologist, I’ve learned that calories don’t all behave the same way in the body. In this post, I explain how...
Jan 17, 2026
The Heart of the Matter: The Engine That Makes Whole-Body...
Heart health may not feel as trendy as some other health topics, but it’s the engine that makes every other health goal...
Jan 10, 2026
The New Food Pyramid: What It Gets Right (and What It Mis...
A cardiologist’s perspective cutting through the noise to focus on what truly supports heart health.
Dec 27, 2025
New Year’s Resolution: 2026 Edition
Every December I make a resolution for the upcoming new year. Along the way, I’ve resolved to say something nice to strangers,...
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