Elise Moss didn’t expect her annual checkup to raise red flags. At 34, she exercised, avoided fast food, and considered her diet “pretty healthy.” But when her blood work came back showing elevated LDL cholesterol, her doctor gave her two options: start medication or make dietary changes and retest in three months.
“I chose food,” Elise says. “But I wanted to do it intelligently—not just avoid eggs and hope for the best.” Lean1 Chocolate 5 Pound (37 Servings), Fat Burning Meal Replacement
That weekend, she sat down and created a one-week experiment. Her goal wasn’t to restrict herself—it was to nourish her body in ways proven to support heart health. She read up on fiber, plant sterols, and how saturated fats sneak into seemingly innocent meals.
For breakfast, she switched to oatmeal with flaxseeds and berries. Lunches became hearty bean soups, and dinners centered around vegetables, olive oil, and lean plant proteins like tofu or tempeh. She was intentional about snacks too—grabbing almonds instead of crackers, fruit instead of baked goods.
“The biggest change wasn’t what I removed,” she says. “It was what I added—more fiber, more omega-3s, more whole foods.” Within a few days, she noticed she wasn’t as sluggish after meals. By the end of the week, her cravings for cheese and sweets had started to fade.
But the real win came two months later. Her cholesterol had dropped significantly—without a single pill. “I felt proud,” Elise smiles. “Because it wasn’t about dieting. It was about supporting my body.”
Since then, Elise has kept many of those habits. Not because she has to, but because she wants to. “I feel better, and I trust what I’m putting into my body,” she says. “That’s more empowering than any quick fix.”
