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Which Non-Dairy Milk is the Healthiest?
Most of the world’s population is lactose-intolerant, and others question milk’s ethics and potentially negative health effects. But how do you pick the healthiest alternative “milk”?
Clinical Trial Results: Reduce Your Cholesterol in One Step
While Step One Foods were created based on research, now the products themselves have an unbiased clinical trial to back up their cholesterol-lowering capabilities.
Meet the Cardiologist Behind Step One Foods
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist based in Minneapolis, MN and is the founder of Step One Foods. Step One Foods was created for people who can’t or don’t want to rely solely on medications to improve their health.
Probiotics: Proven Solution or Potential Problem?
Is supplementing probiotics actually promoting optimal health?
To get answers to this question (and more), we reached out to microbiome researcher Dr. Jae Sung.
Soy & Sex Hormones: What You Need to Know
Soy has the ability to influence our sex hormones, which means consuming it has a host of potential risks and benefits. Given the research, is consuming it a good idea?
Is Going ‘Keto’ Worth the Risks? (evidence-based)
By this point, we’ve all heard wild low-carb success stories. But are claims of fat loss, improved energy, and reduced bloating worth the risks an intense low-carb regimen brings?
Beyond Chia Pets: All About Ancient Grains
Until relatively recently, the only reference to “Chia” in popular culture was the Chia Pet®. But what exactly makes ancient grains so healthy? How do you prepare them?
How to “Detox” {without} Killing Your Gut
Research shows juice and colon cleanses often do more harm than good. For a safe, effective way to “restart” your system, try out 7 steps to natural, gentle detox.
More Than a Third of U.S. Adults Are Vitamin D Deficient: Are You?
What factors put you at risk for vitamin D deficiency? What are signs that you might be vitamin D deficient?