In this inspiring episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, host Dr. Anikó Gréger welcomes Dr. Reshma Shah, pediatrician, parent coach, and award-winning co-author of Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families. Together, they explore what it truly means to feed your family in a way that supports both health and happiness without rigidity, guilt, or overwhelm.

Dr. Shah shares her personal and professional journey from a traditional vegetarian upbringing to becoming a leading voice in plant-based nutrition, family wellness, and climate-informed pediatrics. She offers practical, compassionate guidance for families who are plant-curious and want to make more sustainable choices while still keeping mealtime joyful, flexible, and nourishing for everyone.

Learn how to start simple, overcome picky eating, and make plant-based meals that meet your family’s nutritional needs. From understanding key nutrients like vitamin B12, calcium, and protein, to embracing family dinners as a time for connection and cultural tradition. This episode offers a blend of science, emotional intelligence, and real-life strategies every parent can use.

Episode Highlights:

4:00 Dr. Shah’s journey from a vegetarian upbringing to discovering the power of plant-based nutrition as a mother and physician.

7:00 How plant-based diets support health, the planet, and compassion understanding the holistic benefits for families.

10:00 Key nutrients for kids: how to ensure proper B12, calcium, and iron intake on a plant-based diet.

15:00 Fiber and digestion: why most children need more plants, and tips for making beans easier to tolerate.

25:00 Creating family mealtime harmony: Dr. Shah’s story of shifting from multiple meals to one nourishing family table.

35:00 How food impacts the planet and the connection between diet, sustainability, and children’s long-term health.

43:00 First steps for plant-curious families and how to make plant-based eating simple, flexible, and joyful.

About Dr. Reshma Shah (Reshma Shah, MD MPH): Dr. Reshma Shah is a board certified pediatrician, award-winning author, mother, and passionate home-cook. Through her private coaching practice, she helps families find confidence and joy in feeding their children with compassion, evidence-based nutrition, and cultural awareness.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reshmashah
Parent Coaching: https://www.reshmashahmdparentcoaching.com/

Book: Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families by Reshma Shah, MD, MPH: https://a.co/d/d36IMMT

Free Resources:

• Family Meals Reimagined Guide https://reshma-shah-md.kit.com/251e5edca9
• Plant-Based Starter Guide

Connect with Dr. Anikó:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aniko/

Website: https://www.draniko.com/

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