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.
Can You Outrun a Bad Diet?
Updated July 2026 There's a comforting idea, one that beverage and snack companies have spent a lot of money promoting, that if you just exercise enough, you can burn off whatever you eat. A few years ago Coca-Cola even funded...
Aug 29, 2015
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Aug 29, 2015
Can You Outrun a Bad Diet?
Updated July 2026 There's a comforting idea, one that beverage and snack companies have spent a lot of money promoting, that if...
Aug 22, 2015
To Screen or not to Screen?
Medical technology is always advancing. We can look at your neck, abdominal and leg arteries and screen for blockages and aneurysms. We...
Aug 15, 2015
Is Low Carb the Best Diet for Weight Loss?
Updated July 2026 Low carb is probably the most popular weight-loss approach going, and it's hard to get through a week without...
Jul 25, 2015
Can Too Much Fiber Cause Constipation?
Fiber usually relieves constipation, but adding it too fast or without enough fluid can backfire. A cardiologist explains how to add fiber...
Jul 18, 2015
Which is Worse for You, Fast-Food or Full-Service Restaur...
We all know that avoiding fast-food is a good idea, since these meals tend to be high in calories and low in...
Jul 11, 2015
Are NSAIDs Bad for Your Heart?
Updated July 2026 Ibuprofen and naproxen are in almost every medicine cabinet, and most people reach for them without a second thought....
Jun 19, 2015
Which Fats Are Good and Bad for Your Heart?
Not all fat is created equal. A cardiologist explains the four types of dietary fat, why trans fats are the real danger,...
Jun 12, 2015
PCSK9 Inhibitors: What You Need to Know
PCSK9 inhibitors lower LDL far more than statins can, and the class is changing fast, with prices down and an oral pill...
Jun 5, 2015
Have We Become Too Dependent on Medications?
Americans take more prescriptions than ever, many for conditions driven by what we eat. A cardiologist explains why controlling the numbers isn't...
May 22, 2015
For a Healthy Heart, Carbs are Friends Not Foes
Diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat have long been touted as effective for weight loss. And many people...
May 8, 2015
What Are the Pillars of Healthy Longevity?
Editor's note: Step One Foods was founded by Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas to create a healthy, convenient and delicious daily food product that...
May 1, 2015
How KIND Are Your Bars? A Cardiologist's Guide to Reading...
Updated July 2026 Back in 2015, the FDA sent KIND a warning letter telling the company to stop calling four of its...
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