If your diet only includes a small handful of plant foods, you're only feeding a small handful of microbes. But when you expand your plant variety: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, you start feeding a much wider community.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections I see in practice. If you have a vagina, chances are you've experienced one at some point — or you will. In fact, about 50–60% of women will develop a UTI at least once in their lifetime, and many will experience recurrent infections.

By far, the most common question when thinking about plant-based foods is: “What about protein?” Most of us think of it as the “muscle builder,” but it does so much more. Protein is involved in making chemical messengers (like hormones), repairing tissues, and keeping vital organs - your heart, liver, kidneys and even your nervous system - running smoothly.

Despite progress in women's health research, scientific understanding of women’s sleep patterns has often lagged behind. Recent studies suggest women face unique challenges that can disrupt their sleep, making quality rest even more crucial. Research indicates that women are about 40% more likely to have insomnia compared to men, and are significantly more prone to anxiety and depression.