Child Nourishment: raise healthy kids with plants | Dr. Gemma Newman

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As parents, we are all striving to raise and nourish our children with love and intention, and to set them up with a healthy foundation of emotional and physical wellbeing for the rest of their lives. Dr. Gemma Newman, a general practitioner who’s been practicing for over 18 years, shares her wealth of knowledge and experience on optimizing your family’s health and wellbeing. She is a senior partner at a family medical practice in the UK, has OBGYN, family planning, and pediatric credentials, as well as her own experience transitioning her family to a plant-based dietary pattern many years ago. Her approach is very inclusive towards all types of lifestyles in how to adapt a healthy plant-based diet and she provides a compassionate and understanding lens through her years of experiencing all different types of patients and circumstances.
Her incredible book “The Plant Power Doctor: A Simple Prescription for a Healthier You” is a complete how-to go-to that has the necessary science for people to feel confident and empowered to thrive on their plant-baed diet. It’s the perfect combination of recipe book and information to help you as you navigate your journey towards optimal health and preventing disease.
I absolutely loved this conversation and we got to cover so many topics together in this packed two hour episode. I hope you feel empowered with the information Dr. Gemma shares as well as enjoy hearing our own different & personal experiences from two plant-based mothers raising healthy families.
In this episode we cover:
- Dr. Gemma’s experience and expertise in pregnancy and child nourishment
- What the science says on the benefits of raising children plant-based and how it stacks up against dietary patterns rich in animal foods
- How to best adopt a diet rich in whole plant foods
- How to best set up our children for a healthy pattern as they get older, reducing risk of heart disease and obesity and cancer
- Nutrients of focus & supplementation
- Different options to meet your family’s nutritional needs, depending on your life situation and preference
- Child teeth health and using both natural and western practices
- Picky eater tips & party gatherings
- Transitioning your family to plant-based
- What really are “ancestral diets”
- Breastfeeding, donated breastmilk, and formula
- Starting baby on solid foods
- Allergies and eczema
- Should parents get their child’s blood levels checked?
- Being the example & how to help children incorporate new foods in a healthy environment
WHERE TO FIND DR. GEMMA NEWMAN
Website: gemmanewman.com
Instagram: plantpowerdoctor
Her book “The Plant Power Doctor: a simple prescription for a healthier you”www.amazon.com/Plant-Power-Doctor-prescription-healthier-ebook/dp/B086W1JCBP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16RSIDBJVIPLY&keywords=the+plant+powered+doctor&qid=1649460134&sprefix=the+plant+powered+docto%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Get my ebooks: www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks
My instagram: ellenfisher
LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod
Family KZread channel: kzread.info
Sources:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30585248/
www.firststepsnutrition.org/eating-well-early-years
static1.squarespace.com/static/59f75004f09ca48694070f3b/t/5a5a4935ec212dd5067a0622/1515866446317/Eating_well_Vegans_Oct_2017_final.pdf
plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/kids
www.nidcr.nih.gov/research/data-statistics/dental-caries/children
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24507712/

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  • @kellyconscious
    @kellyconscious2 жыл бұрын

    I just want to say i've been breastfeeding straight for almost 5 years, two children and am still feeding both babies- my 3 and almost 5 year old. VERY PROUD and when they were both babies I almost gave up. Never give up mamas!- And we are all vegan in our family, so this was super informative for me. Love you Ellen, so much!

  • @rebeccalovett-kotze3695

    @rebeccalovett-kotze3695

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 😍😍😍

  • @starfish3419
    @starfish3419 Жыл бұрын

    I met two girls a few years ago who were in their teens and had been vegan since birth, they were both over 5 feet 10 inches, in great shape, and incredibly healthy and happy.

  • @kp3871
    @kp38712 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from my pediatrician appointment for my 6mo old and I was told emphatically to start my baby on whole cow's milk when she turns one - and a lot of it. That was a big no for me. This even came from a DO and not an MD! I wish this message was more widely spread amongst medical professionals.

  • @anawendel917
    @anawendel9172 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ellen, did not even had the time to listen/watch to this ep., but already wanna tell you how much I appreciate you, your hard work, your mission and your great exAmple of vegan, mom, hard worker, human, sister! I have been going madly through the epis as they come out, and honestly some of then have shaped my way of seen life (ep with Kim, recently joined one of her Saloons with my husband, ep with the author of Fiber Fueled- still waiting on the second ep by the way! - reinforced my understanding of a healthy gut and its greater benefits... and the ep with Dr. Klaper, he is the cutest and most kind and nice to listen too...) Just THANK YOU ELLEN

  • @theellenfisherpodcast

    @theellenfisherpodcast

    2 жыл бұрын

    amazing wow!! thank you for sharing that with me and im sooo glad you are loving the podcast

  • @AG-io5wr
    @AG-io5wr2 жыл бұрын

    "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." "You are what you eat." So simple. And the absolute truth. Cheers.

  • @anaisabel6932
    @anaisabel69322 жыл бұрын

    Knowledge about nutrition is never too much! Absolutely in love with this podcast, Ellen ❤ Great job, one more time! Bring Dr. Michael Greger, please!

  • @megananothen610
    @megananothen6102 жыл бұрын

    Ellen, you made a comment about hoping that you really shared the beauty and benefit of breastfeeding. I just wanted to share with you that you have absolutely done that. When I was first postpartum, really struggling with breastfeeding, I would watch your videos to see how much breastfeeding was a natural part of your everyday routine. It encouraged me to keep going. I had to exclusively pump for several months but finally got back to exclusively nursing after 4 months PP and we are still enjoying our nursing journey over a year into it. 🥰 Thank you so much for inspiring and encouraging us to breastfeed.

  • @carinaamaral4662
    @carinaamaral46622 жыл бұрын

    I am a SDA AND ABSOLUTELY PROUD OF THIS . Praise god to his word !

  • @user-ik7dn9hq4n
    @user-ik7dn9hq4n2 жыл бұрын

    HI! It was really interesting to listen to the story where you got Elvis his vegan food for a non-vegan party! Could you talk more about how you and your kids adapt to non-vegan friends and gatherings?

  • @loriwilliams2167

    @loriwilliams2167

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes that would be very interesting and helpful! So much judgement and misunderstanding from friends and family!

  • @cookingwkez
    @cookingwkez2 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to get into this episode. I think it will cover all the questions that I have about raising a plant-based family. I am very new to your channel and I appreciate how you hold yourself. It is inspiring and I have already learned so much from you. Lots of love from Australia

  • @theellenfisherpodcast

    @theellenfisherpodcast

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow welcome to my channel! and thank you so much for your kindness and support.

  • @antoniettaesp7776
    @antoniettaesp77762 жыл бұрын

    Such a great podcast episode!! Also love that Canada got noticed for our awesome revised food guide! 😄

  • @hannahtaylor2739
    @hannahtaylor27392 жыл бұрын

    Loved this one!!! usually I get bored eventually of podcasts where a lot of studies vitamins etc. are mentioned but this one had me engaged all the way through and I am not even a parent yet ha!

  • @theellenfisherpodcast

    @theellenfisherpodcast

    2 жыл бұрын

    amazing!! thanks for sharing and tuning in

  • @rebeccalovett-kotze3695
    @rebeccalovett-kotze36952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ellen! You’re amazing! Spreading the healthful message! And my family and I are wfpb and I’ve had two healthy children from conception also who I raise wfpb. We are Seventh Day Adventists and it’s certainly been a tremendous blessing to have you sharing these wonderful truths and you’ve personally inspired me for the last few years! I’ve been following you since Elvis was a baby! God bless you and your family exceedingly and abundantly! You are a light in this world! ❤️

  • @universpresent9845
    @universpresent98452 жыл бұрын

    You're so good at doing these podcasts ! Thank you for sharing :)

  • @theellenfisherpodcast

    @theellenfisherpodcast

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow thank you I so appreciate that!

  • @JadyA
    @JadyA2 жыл бұрын

    Love this new podcast endeavor you are sharing some powerful information that will help people!

  • @mirelgoi7855
    @mirelgoi78552 жыл бұрын

    What I found very inspiring is a teaching called "Raising Children" by Marshall Vian Summers. It was so full of wisdom and I wish I was raised that way myself. It's free to read online, and is quite quick to read.

  • @johnchapman5125

    @johnchapman5125

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mirel

  • @Ididntwantayoutubehandl
    @Ididntwantayoutubehandl2 жыл бұрын

    Love this so much Ellen! Thank you for sharing such a wealth of knowledge from you both.

  • @gabrielatalitha
    @gabrielatalitha2 жыл бұрын

    I usually (always actually lol) listen on Spotify and almost forget you have the video version here with commenting available! Anyways, just came to swing over and say I’ve been really enjoying all your podcasts so much! They are so informative, educational, and empowering! I’m actually not vegan or plant based / predominant now, but really would love to transition there. Your podcasts just feel so supportive. (I also don’t have kids but still fully enjoyed this podcasts - it really is such a blessing to learn about some of this hugely impactful stuff now before my time comes to start a family) Thank you 🙏🌱💫

  • @theellenfisherpodcast

    @theellenfisherpodcast

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow thats amazing! thank you so much for sharing all that with me and for tuning in. im so glad you feel supported on your journey. Also I would just LOVE if you left a review on apple podcast if you have the time :) thank you again!

  • @jasmineduffy2810
    @jasmineduffy2810 Жыл бұрын

    Glad I found this. We have a 5 month old and want to go vegan/raise our little vegan.

  • @bettyglick2679
    @bettyglick26792 жыл бұрын

    This was so wonderful! Great conversation very informative and pleasure to listen to

  • @axeller4209
    @axeller42092 жыл бұрын

    Everytime I listen to you, I am so willing to start getting into the vegan diet especially for my kids. But when reality hit, I'm like it's too complicated 😱 I can't find the time to cook or think about "vitamins, no vitamins" "if I have this so I need to eat it with this" "how to cook this?" "How to make it taste nice?" So much time to learn, experience. And I do not enjoy or have the time to cook. I don't understand how you do it with soon 5 kids around. I can only admire you. Maybe I'll get there one day. Defo added more fruits and veggies to my diet though since I've known you 👍

  • @jbhalodia
    @jbhalodia2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing episode! I'm 24, I'm single and don't have kids haha but this is all very informative and inspiring ❤ :)

  • @3stefani3senke3
    @3stefani3senke32 жыл бұрын

    I overall just really appreciate this talk! Thank you😊

  • @susandean8584
    @susandean85842 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another beautiful podcast. I hope your friend Kori is able to watch this.

  • @WildWildWomen
    @WildWildWomen2 жыл бұрын

    We love this video! So much great information for vegans in general and especially for kids! Thanks! 💕

  • @Caroline-ph8zo
    @Caroline-ph8zo Жыл бұрын

    Really loved this! Wish you would have touched on choline

  • @birthel.374
    @birthel.3742 жыл бұрын

    Oh looking so forward to this episode. Gemma is fantastic, I love her work. Fantastic that you two got to speak together ❤️

  • @meri.barcons
    @meri.barcons Жыл бұрын

    Amazing episode! I have a 20 months old daughter, we are both vegetarian, really appreciate this episode! Thank you ☺️🙏✨

  • @meri.barcons

    @meri.barcons

    Жыл бұрын

    Still breastfeeding btw 🥰☺️

  • @MarthaSachserNY
    @MarthaSachserNY Жыл бұрын

    What a great episode ❤️

  • @kaylagrant5990
    @kaylagrant59902 жыл бұрын

    Is there a certain sunscreen youd recommend? Im always hesitant on sunscreen because idk whats good or bad in the ingredients

  • @Nora-et6et
    @Nora-et6et2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ellen, do you experience any health issues/concerns at all on your vegan diet

  • @craftynanatracy3108
    @craftynanatracy31082 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ellen ❤️ be watched you since Sandy was a baby. I wanted to tell you as I'm aging , I'm finding that a plant based diet works so much better for my system. Can you give me pointers on what nutrients I should be getting extra money f for my age? I'm 57 this year. Thanks

  • @jasminm8784
    @jasminm87842 жыл бұрын

    I love this episode Ellen, thank you! It is just what I needed. We are on a health journey and went completely sugar-free. However, it is a struggle to get the kids more used to veggies and less empty carbs. I really appreciate the tips for picky eaters but even more the attitude parents needs to be able to stand up for what they think is best for their kids. I guess I wasn't 100% living it myself (because everyone around me judges, gives "good advice" on how the kids should grow up etc.). I needed to hear that so thank you!! By the way: You are glowing and your hair looks amazing. Pregnancy suits you well

  • @lao4now
    @lao4now Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't find the German study about vegan children in the description. Is the link there?

  • @sXePunkV2
    @sXePunkV22 жыл бұрын

    I adore Gemma. Her book is fantastic

  • @pembie7859
    @pembie78592 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ellen, love to know what kinds of raw milk you make for your toddler …. Love the talk on breast feeding and milk. So much misinformation about milks and mom feel pressure to put their kids on cows milk or soy which not always ideal.

  • @bdowiemama3310
    @bdowiemama331013 күн бұрын

    I think it's fine to raise your kids with the food you feel is right. But my issue is when the kid is not thriving and you're so set on your agenda you'll let them struggle. I tried breast feeding for example. My son couldn't get enough food, just wanted to eat constantly. Found out later he was lactose intolerant, but I listened to my baby. Everyone said let the baby eat what they wanted, but I knew feeding for 10 hours straight wasn't normal or healthy for anyone. It was the best decision and I made it for my child, not an agenda.

  • @LivingUnconventionally
    @LivingUnconventionally2 жыл бұрын

    Stoked for this one

  • @Sofabar
    @Sofabar2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ellen! Could you recommend a good vegan floss that is plastic free? I have tried to use some, but they just break apart and get stuck in my teeth :(

  • @rachelmay2357
    @rachelmay23572 жыл бұрын

    Loved this one so much Ellen. Full of amazing information 👌 👏 😀

  • @laureenvonboode4723
    @laureenvonboode47232 жыл бұрын

    Can you share the German kids study? Sounds so interesting:)

  • @angelabatie6364
    @angelabatie63642 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ellen first i love your channels both of them, also i have a question is there any vegan formulas you can give your baby or any healthier formulas. I know they have to soy formula but i don’t trust the formulas out here. Do you have any recommendations. Thank you

  • @healthygrannysue3710
    @healthygrannysue37102 жыл бұрын

    Following along agreeing with most things. But 40% of people have a mutation called MTHFR Gene mutation. They are unable to properly use fortified foods that are fortified with folic acid. They need the real folate in fact they won’t be able to process folate if they have foods with folic acid. It’s kind of new science but it would be good to have the doctor and you educated on this a little bit. Many birth issues like tongue tie and other midline defects even miscarriages are tied to this mutation. Methyl B’s, folate or folinic instead of folic acid.

  • @alannapratshuvermann3674
    @alannapratshuvermann36742 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ellen, I would love for you to talk about the vaccines new bornes and kids have to get at the hospitals such as tetanus, hepatitis B etc what is your point of view ? The benefits, the effects when they are older etc I am going to have a baby soon, and I am all about natural home birth, but not sure about the medical treatment after that for the kid

  • @breannacote6275
    @breannacote62755 ай бұрын

    The amount of times you got interrupted blows my mind

  • @jow831
    @jow8312 жыл бұрын

    I love the podcast!

  • @taylorlaverdiere2463
    @taylorlaverdiere24632 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely person that’s very well spoken! Loved this! Liver and spleen and other animal organs have become very popular. Something that you have said Ellen is our teeth and that’s a sign of what food we should be eating. That has stuck with me. A fun podcast idea I have learned so much about is the myths about the sun! How it can be so healing. It’s very controversi al! But very intriguing:)

  • @kayykind
    @kayykind2 жыл бұрын

    I was exclusively breastfeeding, my daughter never had a single bottle and I got pregnant 4 months postpartum! I had no idea that was rare and breast feeding was a contraceptive!

  • @ma-b6020
    @ma-b60202 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great episode ! Can you post the link for the vitamin Gemma mentioned for kids that contain Vitamin K and D ? Thank you!

  • @elleelle5429
    @elleelle54292 жыл бұрын

    When it’s 10.35 at night and you have work in the morning and stupidly go on KZread. How can I not watch this when I should be sleeping hahah

  • @annaburke8537
    @annaburke85372 жыл бұрын

    Why will no one answer your question about what the results of a study which implemented healthier sources of animal products would be 🤔 I want to know, as well 😿

  • @clarke38
    @clarke382 жыл бұрын

    Good grief thank you for addressing ancestral eating && saturated fat && industry influence. I spent so much time doing deep dives into the WAP research and just was like this doesn’t check out/add up but everyone is swearing by this what am I missing. You have to follow the money I think. I appreciate the nuance yall cover about how far back, and how deficiencies existed then too, and how ancestral diets change based on where you are, what was happening (famine? Winter? Etc) and how it’s not as simple as saying YES to this or that always. We’re fancier people than that 😉 And we are in a society (if in North America, as that’s all I can speak to) where we can know better and do better with our choices to meet our access and convenience needs AND nutritional needs without much harm (though it’s impossible to avoid all together, yes). This was a great talk, thanks Ellen!!

  • @jacindablair8685
    @jacindablair86852 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @ariasworld9991
    @ariasworld99912 жыл бұрын

    I love this one, she looks so kind, and she looks so healthy 👏

  • @theellenfisherpodcast

    @theellenfisherpodcast

    2 жыл бұрын

    she really is an incredible woman! I'm thankful I got to get to know her while she was here. So kind and openhearted and knowledgable!

  • @ariasworld9991

    @ariasworld9991

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theellenfisherpodcast You really can "feel" it even by just watching this vid. Yoou both are amazing, and we are all so thankful for everything you do 👏❤️

  • @MindfulLifeNutrition

    @MindfulLifeNutrition

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theellenfisherpodcast how do you feel about her pushing the Covid Vaxx even for pregnant women?? Really shocked you’d promote someone like her!

  • @silvanacory-wright151
    @silvanacory-wright1513 ай бұрын

    So wrong!!!

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