How many times have you heard from a doctor that you need to eat better and exercise for better health? Well, those of us who have been told this, know that it is much easier said than done.
Introducing Dr. Liz Klodas, a preventive cardiologist who created a food company to offer people a “step one” to make changes in their diet. She understands that it is hard to change and that sometimes having options that you can take out of the refrigerator or pantry that are healthful can get you started and on your way. I can’t wait for you all to hear my friend, Dr. Liz Klodas, talk about her journey as a cardiologist who decided to start a food company.
Key Areas We Discuss
What do physicians learn in their training about nutrition?
What makes a cardiologist start making her own food?
What is the step I of changing your diet?
What are practical changes that we can make to heal our bodies?
What does your company step I foods do?
What studies show that it works?
About Elizabeth Klodas MD:
Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC is a preventive cardiologist and Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Step One Foods, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Step One Foods improves health by creating foods that augment the care and prevention of heart disease.
Dr. Klodas completed her Cardiology fellowships with both the Mayo Graduate School and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and founded Preventive Cardiology Clinic, where she continues to see patients. She authored a book for patients published by the American College of Cardiology: Slay The Giant: The Power of Prevention in Treating Heart Disease, and served as the Founding Editor of cardiosmart.org (the patient education website of the ACC). She remains involved in clinical research and patient education and is an active member of ACC’s Nutrition Workgroup. However, Dr. Klodas considers Step One Foods to be her most rewarding and impactful professional accomplishment. To date, Step One Foods has helped tens of thousands of individuals lower their cholesterol, improve cardiovascular health, and feel better.
