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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.

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Aug 2, 2025

Menopause and Hormone Therapy: What Women Haven't Been Told

Updated July 2026 Menopause is defined as “the permanent cessation of menstruation due to the loss of ovarian function.” Pretty dry and...

Why Balance Might Be More Important for Health Than You Think

Jul 26, 2025

Why Balance Might Be More Important for Health Than You T...

When we think about cardiovascular health, we often focus on cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and physical activity. But there’s another, often overlooked...

The Hidden Link Between Heart Health and Bone Strength

Jul 19, 2025

The Hidden Link Between Heart Health and Bone Strength

When we think about heart health, bones usually don’t come to mind. But growing research shows a powerful connection: the same choices...

Why Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer?

Jul 12, 2025

Why Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer?

You might be surprised that a cardiologist would have something to say about colon cancer.  But we’re seeing a parallel - younger...

What You Need to Know About Medications and Sun Sensitivity

Jul 5, 2025

What You Need to Know About Medications and Sun Sensitivity

Summer is here, and with it comes the irresistible pull of outdoor activities, beach vacations, and backyard barbecues. But if you're taking...

Step One Foods Named Winner in 2025 Good Housekeeping Snack Awards

Jun 28, 2025

Step One Foods Named Winner in 2025 Good Housekeeping Sna...

I'm thrilled to share some exciting news: Step One Foods has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Snack Awards! Our...

How Does Step One’s Apple Cinnamon Bar Stack Up Against KIND?

Jun 21, 2025

How Does Step One’s Apple Cinnamon Bar Stack Up Against K...

At first glance, two bars touting apple and cinnamon flavors might seem nearly identical, especially when they both claim to support health....

Why every ingredient in Step One Foods matters

Jun 14, 2025

Why every ingredient in Step One Foods matters

It’s easy to make a food that is healthy but tastes like cardboard. It’s also easy to make a food that tastes...

Men’s Health Month: Why Preventive Screenings Can Save Your Life

Jun 7, 2025

Men’s Health Month: Why Preventive Screenings Can Save Yo...

Former President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was recently diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer (after having skipped prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing...

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May 31, 2025

Cannabis and Heart Health: What You Should Know

Whether or not you use cannabis has not always been a regular part of a healthcare intake form.  But in Minnesota -...

Electrolyte Drinks: Good or Fad?

May 24, 2025

Electrolyte Drinks: Good or Fad?

As the number one brand of powdered hydration in the United States, Liquid I.V. is a clear leader in the functional hydration...

The Murky Side of Green Powders

May 17, 2025

The Murky Side of Green Powders

What Are Green Powders and Do They Actually Work? Various mixes of spinach, kale, algae, supplemental nutrients and “superfoods” in green powdered...

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