#57: Plant-Based Pediatrician on Raising Vegan Children
Dr. Reshma Shah, a board-certified pediatrician, mother, and co-author of the award-winning book, Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, joins Michelle and Toni to talk all about raising vegan babies and children. She has over two decades of experience caring for children and currently serves as an instructor for Stanford’s Healthy Living Program and oversees the nutrition curriculum for the Stanford University Pediatric Integrative Medicine Fellowship.
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Welcome back, friends!
With so many progressive parents choosing healthy plant-based and vegan diets for their children, we thought it was about time to bring on an actual practicing plant-based pediatrician. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Reshma Shah onto the podcast.
If you're a parent, you may be a parent in the future, you know a parent who is leaning toward plants, or you just like to learn, we hope you will find this podcast helpful!
Dr. Reshma Shah, a board-certified pediatrician, mother, and co-author of the award-winning book, Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, joins Michelle and Toni to talk all about raising vegan babies and children.
Join us as we explore what it's like to raise vegan kids and how we can support little ones on this exciting and fruitful journey!
As a mom of a vegan toddler myself, this episode is especially near-and-dear to my heart.
♡ Michelle & Toni
SHOW NOTES
2:11 This episode’s sponsors: Cariloha, soft and sustainable bamboo bedding, towels, and other home and clothing products.
03:44 This episode’s sponsors: Livbar organic superfood energy bar
06:07 Introducing Dr. Reshma Shah
06:38 Dr. Shah’s professional background
07:10 Dr. Shah’s Journey to plant-based living
08:36 Veganism: right approach to optimize health
10:36 Is a Plant-Based Diet Good for Kids?
12:13 Gap in Nutrition Education (not to mention vegan nutrition)
15:42 Plant-Based Diet on Kids: Safe and Appropriate
17:06 Veganism: Protection against chronic diseases
18:45 Veganism as a boost for Child’s Growth and Development
20:47 Protein Source for Vegans
21:54 Vitamin Supplements for Children
26:29 Nutrient Deficiency on Children
29:13 Effects of Nutrient Deficiency on Children
31:55 Breastmilk alternative
36:07 No perfect diet
37:45 Plant-based fortified milk for toddlers
39:09 Potential Harm of Cow’s Milk
43:43 Calorie-dense food for children
45:36 Soy: Safe for Children
47:03 Negotiating and bribing, enforcing and bargaining: ineffective in the long run
49:46 Involving kids in their meal prep
51:08 Making Food Fun
52:57 Shifting to plant-based diet: start small
58:57 Dr. Shah’s Instagram: @reshmashah
1:00:19 Our Sponsors: Cariloha, soft and sustainable products and Livbar organic superfood energy bar
1:01:22 Support the podcast on Patreon
Vegan Nutrition Resources:
- Best Plant-Based Protein Sources
- Vegan Omega 3 and DHA
- Do Vegans Need to Take Vitamins?
- Let's Talk About Soy (It's A Great Healthy Food!)
- Debunking Health Myths With Dr. Matt Nagra (keto, paleo, and beyond)
Resources Recommended by Dr. Shah
THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS
We are so grateful to have the support of some of our favorite vegan-friendly brands this season. Many thanks to the sponsors of this episode, Cariloha and LivBar.
Cariloha is an eco bamboo shop with beautiful soft high-quality bedding, bath towels, clothing, blankets, and other home goods. We both have their sheets and towels and LOVE them! They are the softest we've found to date and a great way to give your home a conscious upgrade.
LivBar makes nutrient rich vegan bars with fully compostable packaging made from celluose. Did you know that food wrappers are the fourth most common single-use plastic found in the environment? LivBars are also 100% organic certified by both the USDA and Oregon Tilth. Let's hear it for zero-waste packaging and earth friendly practices!
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