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,...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:...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...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,...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....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...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...Read More

June is National Soul Food Month, and for me, that stirs up more than just thoughts of a delicious plate. It’s a time to honor where we’ve come from, what’s been passed down through generations, and how we can nourish our future while keeping our culture at the center of the table. Because soul food...Read More

If you’ve embraced a plant-based lifestyle (or are considering it) in the hopes of feeling more energetic, living longer, and aging vibrantly then you’re in the right place. Many people turn to plant-based eating to improve their health, only to find themselves tired, moody, nutrient-deficient, or even gaining unwanted weight. The problem? It’s not the...Read More

Fibroids are a common yet often overlooked health concern, especially among women of reproductive age. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can range in size and cause symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating, and even fertility challenges.  While medical and surgical treatments are available, many women are exploring the power of food as...Read More