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Articles from Dr. Elizabeth Klodas and the Step One Foods team — covering diet & nutrition, heart health, statins, and the science of food as medicine.

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 underwhelming for the massive changes a woman's body goes through in this transition. Because it's a normal physiologic...
Aug 2, 2025
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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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