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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 to boost energy natually. Below are practical, science-forward, and easy-to-use...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 foods for Hormone Health we discussed on the Instagram Live with Dr. LaKeischa, why they matter for hormone health, and simple ways to include them in your...Read More

Menopause is more than hot flashes and sleep shifts. It’s a time of hormonal change that affects your whole body, including your gut.  Emerging research shows the gut microbiome plays a surprising role in how we feel emotionally during midlife. If you’re noticing low-grade anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, or fatigue as your hormones change, your gut may be part of the story and the kitchen is where you can start to help it. Below I explain the science in...Read More

You go to the doctor for a routine check, and the numbers are…off. Not diabetes yet, but not quite normal either. Maybe your A1C is 5.9% or your fasting glucose reads 110 mg/dL. Your clinician says the word: prediabetes. It can feel like a faint alarm bell: confusing, unsettling, and oddly vague. Here’s the truth: prediabetes is not a life sentence. It is a turning point. With early detection, the right mindset, and consistent, food-centered habits, many people normalize their...Read More

Back in August, I went in for my routine screening mammogram, something I have done since my baseline at age 35 and then annually starting when I turned 40.  The tech somehow did a great job of squishing my “girls” into pancakes without actually causing too much pain. She told me I would get my results within a week, so I got dressed and went home to start my day. Imagine my surprise when just a few hours later my...Read More

Back in August, I went in for my routine screening mammogram, something I have done since my baseline at age 35 and then annually starting when I turned 40.  The tech somehow did a great job of squishing my “girls” into pancakes without actually causing too much pain. She told me I would get my results within a week, so I got dressed and went home to start my day. Imagine my surprise when just a few hours later my...Read More

August is National Wellness Month—a perfect time to pause, reset, and ask yourself:  How am I really taking care of myself? As a physician and someone who began her plant-based journey after turning 50, I can assure you that wellness isn’t about extremes or perfection. It’s about building small, consistent habits that nourish your body, calm your mind, and support long-term health. This month, I’m celebrating wellness by sharing 7 everyday habits that help busy professionals—especially those of us 35...Read More

If you’re a woman in your 30s, 40s, 50s (or beyond), chances are no one ever pulled you aside to explain how your nutritional needs evolve with age. Instead, most of us were raised on a steady diet of food rules and body shame—taught to eat less, shrink more, and fear carbs like the enemy. I know this because I lived it too. I wish I knew women’s nutrition after 40 before I turned 40. Even as a physician, I...Read More

You’re eating “healthy.” You’re exercising. After all, you know you can’t get away with what you did in your 20’s and 30’s. So why are you feeling…off? Weight creeping up. Brain fog rolling in. Sleep feels less restorative. Mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere. You’re not doing anything wrong. Your body is simply asking for something different. Midlife Isn’t a Health Crisis—It’s a Call to Evolve By the time we hit our 40s and 50s, we’re navigating...Read More

When it comes to healthy eating, especially plant-based living, many people believe that results only come with perfection.But here’s the truth, backed by research: you don’t need to be 100% plant-based to experience the powerful health benefits.What matters most is consistency—making small, intentional choices over time that support your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. Let’s break down why that is—and how you can start thriving, without the pressure of perfection. Table of ContentsThe Problem with “All or Nothing”Progress Over...Read More