Ep 202: Feeding Kids Without the Pressure: Practical Plant-Forward Tips with Dr. Reshma Shah

Send us Fan Mail

Feeding kids well is foundational to health—but real-life meals can feel hard. Pediatrician Dr. Reshma Shah, co-author of Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, joins Jessica to share simple, evidence-based ways to make family meals more nourishing and less stressful. We cover how to “add in” plants without power struggles, realistic swaps kids accept, why fiber is the real gap for most children, what actually keeps kids full (protein + fat + fiber), and a no-drama take on supplements (B12 for vegan kids, vitamin D for many, calcium via fortified milks, DHA/EPA considerations, and using iodized salt). Plus: how to stop feeding anxiety at the table and play the long game with picky eaters.

Dr. Reshma Shah is a pediatrician, parent coach, and co-author of Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families (with Brenda Davis, RD. To stay in contact with her, and for her free plant-based starter guide, recipes, please check out her website: reshmashahmd.com (free plant-based starter guide, recipes, and parent resources).
 

Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more.

Follow Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica and Tiktok @askdrjessica
YouTube: Ask Dr Jessica

Shop my favorite products for kids on Amazon here

If you are interested in placing an ad on Your Child Is Normal click here or fill out our interest form.

To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA 

The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only.  She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals.  If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.