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.
Got Protein?
As part of my practice, it's rare for me to see a patient who is not concerned about adequate protein intake—even though 95% of Americans get more than enough of this macronutrient. (By the way, the number is flipped for...
Nov 1, 2025
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Nov 1, 2025
Got Protein?
As part of my practice, it's rare for me to see a patient who is not concerned about adequate protein intake—even though...
Oct 30, 2025
Roxane’s Success Story: A Reminder That Every Step Matte...
At Step One Foods, we often share stories from customers who’ve seen major improvement in their cholesterol after trying the full program....
Oct 25, 2025
How Much Fiber Do You Really Need for Optimal Health?
Updated July 2026 Fiber is one of the most powerful nutrients for supporting long-term health, yet one of the most under-consumed. From...
Oct 18, 2025
Why Fiber Variety Is So Important
Updated July 2026 Fiber plays a key role in cardiometabolic health. But it's not just about eating enough fiber. The type of...
Oct 11, 2025
Fiber Supplements vs. Fiber From Food: Is There a Differe...
Updated July 2026 Walk down any pharmacy aisle and you'll see shelves of powders, gummies, and capsules promising to deliver your daily...
Oct 4, 2025
The Dangers of the Wrong Fiber
Updated July 2026 When most people think about fiber, they assume more is always better. After all, fiber lowers cholesterol, improves blood...
Sep 27, 2025
Magnesium and Type 2 Diabetes: The Overlooked Connection
Updated July 2026 Magnesium doesn't get nearly as much attention as cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood sugar. But research shows this mineral...
Sep 20, 2025
VIDEO: Q&A with Dr. Klodas
Dr. Klodas hosted a live webinar this week to answer your questions. Now, we’re making the recording available. Dr. Klodas covered a...
Sep 13, 2025
Understanding Cholesterol: What Everyone Gets Wrong
Updated July 2026 Few topics in medicine cause more confusion than cholesterol. Some people dismiss it as a myth. Others treat it...
Sep 6, 2025
Back to Health: Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Reset You...
The end of summer often feels like a blur. Vacations, family gatherings, and the sometimes stifling heat can make for easy justifications...
Aug 21, 2025
From Hit-Or-Miss to Heart-Healthy: Anne's Success Story
Anne had always been mindful of her health, staying active, eating well, and keeping an eye on her cholesterol levels. But after...
Aug 7, 2025
How Aaron Lowered His Cholesterol from 280 to 204 with St...
At 30, Aaron found out his total cholesterol had climbed to 280 - higher than he expected. With a family history of...
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