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  1. Blog   |   Health & Nutrition

  2. Oct 30, 2026
SHL: Consider Skipping the Prescription and Opt for a Side-Effect-Free Way to Curb Menopausal Symptoms

Vanita Rahman, MD, DipABLM

The American College of Physicians (ACP) this fall issued new guidance for women with menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, that calls for hormone replacement therapy as a first line of treatment. Second- and third-line treatment options are also prescription medications. At the Barnard Medical Center, I discuss with women a side effect-free option that can work just as well to eliminate the symptoms that often disrupt work, sleep, and daily life: a whole food, plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.

  1. Blog   |   Recipes

  2. Aug 22, 2025
16 Nourishing Recipes for the End of Summer

  1. Blog   |   Recipes

  2. Aug 1, 2025
11 Refreshing Recipes to Help You Beat the Summer Heat

  1. Blog   |   Health & Nutrition

  2. Jul 11, 2025
How to Eat Plant-Based on a Budget: A Dietitian’s Guide

Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN

  1. Blog   |   Recipes

  2. Jun 26, 2025
Plant-Based 4th of July Favorites

  1. Blog   |   Recipes

  2. Jun 16, 2025
Celebrate Juneteenth with Plant-Based Cookout Recipes

  1. Blog   |   Impact & Advocacy

  2. May 28, 2025
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Urges HHS to Address Native American Health Disparities by Prioritizing Plant-Based Foods in Dietary Guidelines

  1. Blog   |   Recipes

  2. May 27, 2025
Celebrate National Salad Month With Fresh, Flavorful Recipes

  1. Blog   |   Recipes

  2. May 21, 2025
Celebrate National Burger Day With These Plant-Based Favorites!

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  2. May 15, 2025
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