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"High cholesterol is not caused by a lack of the right medications. High cholesterol is caused in part or in whole by a lack of the right foods" -Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Preventive Cardiologist & Founder of Step One Foods
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Lower your cholesterol
with two serving a day
Cardiologist-developed Step One Foods targets the root cause of high cholesterol for proven reduction without major lifestyle changes.
Clinically-proven, in a study with Mayo Clinic and The University of Manitoba
Pure, delicious, premium ingredients.
Results in as little as 30 days.
Easy and convenient servings to be enjoyed anywhere, anytime.
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Founded by a Leading Preventive Cardiologist
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas is a practicing preventive cardiologist trained at Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins. She saw that no matter how many medications she prescribed, no matter how perfect she got her patients’ “numbers”, none of them looked or felt any better.
Step One Foods validated in a randomized controlled clinical trial
Mayo Clinic and The University of Manitoba evaluated the effects of using Step One Foods and found 80% of participants lowered their LDL (bad) cholesterol in just 30 days with two servings a day.
The improvement was highly statistically significant (p<0.0001). *Some study participants saw LDL reductions as high as 37.6%, which are considered to be medication level effects.
Step One Foods are the only foods subjected to the same level of scientific scrutiny as applied to pharmaceuticals.
How it Works
Eat
Enjoy 2 servings of Step One Foods each day. In any combination. The foods are interchangeable in terms of levels of the specific nutrients needed to impact cholesterol levels.
Repeat
For at least 30 days. Step One Foods are clinically formulated to block cholesterol absorption and reabsorption in the digestive system, actively reducing the amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream.
Test
Test your cholesterol response - participants in a randomized controlled clinical trial experienced highly significant cholesterol reductions in 30 days. Some saw medication-level results. Enjoy Step One Foods for 30 days and then get tested to see your response.
A delicious daily routine for
results in as little as 30 days.
Why 100K+ Patients Choose our Non-Pharmaceutical Approach
Targets Root Cause
Clinically-Formulated Doses
Supports Overall Health
Step One Foods offers multiple additional health benefits including weight loss, lower blood pressure and improved digestion.
Irresistible flavors
you'll crave
Create a plan for heart health success
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Every serving delivers fiber, plant sterols, antioxidants and omega-3s
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Happy customers are our no. 1 priority. We want you to be happy with our products and your results. If you don't enjoy one or more of your choices, we will gladly provide you with an exchange or a refund. Our guarantee applies to first time orders, or up to one month's worth of food cost.
Answers to your questions
Why aren't my statins enough?
Statins are not nearly as effective at influencing outcomes as you might think. As they influence only one risk factor for heart disease, their impact is finite. Having said that, statins do work and they do reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in those with established heart disease – to the tune of 24%. However, studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease by a whopping 37%. That makes food one and one-half times as powerful as drugs! And that’s because what we eat affects five major heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugar/diabetes, excess weight, poor diet).
In our clinical trial, Step One Foods was proven to lower LDL cholesterol by up to 40% in just 30 days! Food is a truly powerful intervention. What we eat is critical to our health. And no drug can compare.
When can I use food instead of medication?
Cholesterol-lowering medications like Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin), also known as statins, are frequently prescribed by physicians to people with high cholesterol levels. However many people are hesitant about taking statins due to the potential of experiencing painful side effects. Others don't want to have to take a medication every day for the rest of their lives. But some people SHOULD be on statins and we would never advocate you stop your medication or lower your dose without first discussing this with your personal physician.
Learn about the 4 main categories of people who are clear candidates for statin therapy here. If you are planning to use food to help lower your cholesterol, you should approach your efforts just as if you were using a medication. That means checking a blood test to evaluate how your efforts are working. The best part is you don’t have to wait a long time to re-measure your cholesterol profile: Effects of dietary change can be seen in as little as 30 days.
Do I have to sign up for a subscription?
Setting a routine and using our products consistently will lead to long-lasting results. By signing up for a subscription, you’ll be able to add Step One Foods easily into your routine and earn all the benefits exclusive to our subscribers which include: our best pricing, flexible cancellation, Build-a-Bundle, and much more!
If you're not ready to commit to a subscription, you can place a one-time order for any assortment of products. We offer free shipping on orders of $75 or more. We recommend that you start with a 30-day supply, which is 5 boxes or 60 servings of food (our Starter Pack is a great place to start).
How do you use the program?
The Step One Foods program was developed to be as easy to do as possible: Eat, Repeat, Test. Just eat two servings a day of your favorite Step One Foods products as a substitute for something you’re eating now. That’s it. Many people have a Step One breakfast and a snack bar later in the day. Continue enjoying 2 servings per day for at least 30 days and test your cholesterol to see your results. No additional dietary changes or daily workouts are required. Our snacks and meals are designed to fit easily into your everyday life.
How soon will I see results?
Step One Foods products were developed by cardiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, and have been proven effective through a randomized controlled clinical trial – the same type of testing used to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceuticals. The trial documented that significant cholesterol reductions could be seen after 30 days of Step One use.
Every serving of Step One Foods contains the precise levels of key nutrients proven to help improve cardiovascular health. The cholesterol-lowering effect is, in many ways, the proof point of how good these foods are for us. As food affects multiple risk factors for heart disease at once, improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight can also be expected but will take longer to attain.
Do these products help with weight loss, lower blood pressure and/or lower blood sugar?
Step One Foods products are highly nutritious and very satisfying. High fiber content, complex carbohydrates, and healthful fats ensure slow digestion and lower, steadier blood sugar levels, keeping you feeling fuller longer.
Our foods are also meant to be used as a substitution for something you were eating before, which typically represents a calorie reduction and may lead to weight loss. And nearly all Step One Foods contain minimal to no sodium. Studies have shown that when you reduce sodium consumption and increase the intake of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables, you can attain significant blood pressure reductions.
What ingredients are in the products?
Step One Foods are not funky powders. These are real foods made with the highest quality, real food ingredients. From Montmercy cherries picked at their prime in Michigan to premium walnuts from select growers in California. Every ingredient in every product was chosen for its health-promoting properties and its great taste.
The products are gluten-free, non-GMO, and Kosher and most are sodium-free. In terms of allergens, our products may contain tree nuts, peanuts, and soy. They are manufactured on equipment that may also process dairy.
You can read our full ingredient glossary here.
Will Step One help me get off my statins or help me avoid statins?
We never advise that you stop a medication or reduce a medication’s dose without first discussing this with your doctor. But since high cholesterol is often driven at least in part by what we eat, eating the Step One way may help you decrease your statin dosage or even help get you off your statin altogether! If you are not currently taking a statin, Step One can help you avoid needing a statin prescription in the first place.
Step One Foods are pure real foods that are formulated specifically to support cardiovascular care and prevention. However, not everyone has a dramatic cholesterol reduction with food. That’s why it’s important to test your cholesterol response if you are using these foods to lower cholesterol, especially if you are using them to try and avoid medications.
If you are already on statins and want to add the power of Step One to your regimen, you should continue to take your statin in conjunction with Step One Foods twice per day. After at least 30 days of consistent Step One use, you could test your cholesterol levels; if there is an improvement (or even similar readings) you and your healthcare provider can discuss adjusting your prescription.
Is there really a 100% money-back guarantee?
We want you to be happy with our products and your results. If you don't enjoy one or more of your choices, we will gladly provide you with an exchange or a refund. Our guarantee applies to first-time orders and up to one month's worth of food costs.
I have more questions - who can I speak to?
At Step One Foods your health is our mission. Our dedicated customer support team is here to help. You can contact us via phone, email, or live chat. We can answer questions about Step One, heart health and more. You can also visit our FAQ page or read Dr. Klodas' blog.