Food as Medicine: Revolutionizing Heart Health With Dr. Elizabeth Klodas

What if lowering cholesterol was as simple as changing your breakfast? Cardiologist and Step One Foods founder Dr. Elizabeth Klodas joins the show to discuss how clinically proven, nutrient-rich foods can dramatically improve heart health—without relying solely on medication. Drawing from decades of medical experience and a passion for prevention, Dr. Klodas shares the science, strategy, and inspiration behind using food as the first line of defense against cardiovascular disease.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why traditional medical treatments often fall short in preventing heart disease
• The most common nutritional gaps contributing to high cholesterol and how to fix them
• How Step One Foods conducted a gold-standard clinical trial to prove its effectiveness
• How fitness professionals can recognize signs of cardiovascular issues and collaborate with medical providers
• Practical strategies to empower clients through small, consistent nutritional changes

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