Janet's Step One Success Story

As someone who approaches new health products with a fair amount of skepticism, Janet wasn’t quick to try just anything that claimed to improve cholesterol. "I always do as much research as possible before trying new things," she says. However, after stumbling upon Dr. Klodas' blog and reading about her struggles with traditional medicine in treating heart issues, Janet felt more confident in giving Step One Foods a try.

Janet wasn’t looking for a quick fix or another pill to add to her regimen. Instead, she was on a quest for a more natural, food-based solution to manage her high cholesterol. She had explored homeopathic approaches and felt drawn to the idea that food could be both "our friend and our enemy."

In September 2022, she placed her first order. Initially, Janet didn’t commit to the full two servings a day, mostly because she wanted to be sure it was working before making a financial investment. "I am a very careful eater and shopper for myself and my husband," she explains. But by the following year, after seeing progress, she decided to follow the recommended two servings per day.

And the results? Janet’s cholesterol numbers steadily improved. When she started using Step One Foods, her total cholesterol was 298, and her LDL (bad cholesterol) was 198. After a year of incorporating Step One’s products into her routine, her total cholesterol dropped to 236, and her LDL decreased to 149. "My doctor was really pleased," she recalls. "He knows I prefer food over medicine, and he was impressed with the results."

At 72 years old, Janet is determined to keep her health in check through diet and lifestyle. "I see too many friends and family members struggling with health issues due to poor diets and weight problems," she says. Without serious health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure, Janet focuses on maintaining optimal health as she ages.

Among her favorite Step One products are the Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars, which satisfy her chocolate cravings without the high sugar content she avoids. "I love dark chocolate and usually have some as a snack every day, so the bars are perfect for me," she says. She also enjoys the Anytime Sprinkles, mixing them into Greek yogurt for a nutritious treat.

"Step One Foods has made it easy to make small, healthy changes to my daily diet, and I’ve seen real results," Janet says, noting how rewarding it is to see improvements in her cholesterol numbers. With the convenience of auto-ship by being a plan member and support from customer service, she feels confident continuing with Step One for the long term. "When it comes to eating Step One Foods to improve my health… it’s really a no-brainer."