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The recent controversy at Campbell’s, sparked by recordings of a senior executive calling their products highly processed made for “poor people” and how he himself wouldn’t eat them because they are not healthy, hit a nerve for many people. And honestly? It should. As a board-certified family physician turned culinary educator, I’ve spent my entire career helping people understand how food affects their health. And one thing I know for sure is this: When leaders in the food industry talk...Read More

Shorter days, darker afternoons, holiday plans, and packed calendars… all of it can make your energy feel like it’s on loan. If you’ve noticed more afternoon fatigue, fogginess, or a slump in motivation as daylight shrinks, you’re not imagining things: our bodies respond to light, routine, food, and stress.  The good news? Small changes, the kind you can do from your kitchen, bedtime, or living room can add up fast. Below are practical, science-forward, and easy-to-use steps you can start...Read More

Menopause and the years leading into it (perimenopause) bring powerful changes: to sleep, mood, weight, skin, bones, and of course, hormones. As a physician who now teaches people how to use food as medicine, I’m frequently asked: “What should I actually eat to feel better during this transition?” Below are the five plant-based food groups we discussed on the Instagram Live with Dr. LaKeischa, why they matter for hormone health, and simple ways to include them in your daily meals. ...Read More