In Root & Nourish, wellness experts Abbey Rodriguez and Jennifer Kurdyla do more than show women how to embrace plant-based, gluten-free dishes, with more than 100 accessible recipes. They also discuss how yoga, Ayurveda, and certain herbs and spices can boost health, longevity and even beauty. The easy recipes have appeal beyond those who prefer plant-based dishes. Savory and sweet, Spiced Fig & Berry Compote gets a kick from cayenne pepper and extra sweetness from elderberry syrup; a bonus is that either fresh or frozen figs work. And no one will miss meat in the well-balanced Heartwarming Vegan Chili. With a nod toward the affordable and seasonal, recipes for breakfast, main dishes, sweets, teas and drinks are organized by digestion, mental health and female reproduction/health categories. An herbal pantry showcases basic must-haves. --Oline H. Cogdill, freelance reviewer