Gut Health Secrets: Why Indian Heritage Foods Matter for Immigrants | Neha Shah #nutritionexpert

In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sit down with Neha Shah, a former engineer turned nutritionist, to explore the intersection of heritage, immigrant experience, and traditional nutrition. Neha shares her journey from India to the United States, the challenges she faced adapting to Western food systems, and how returning to her roots in Indian traditional cooking transformed her health. The conversation dig into topics like reclaiming cultural food practices, questioning Western nutrition narratives, and navigating processed foods in America. Grab your cafecito or chai and listen to Neha's insights into holistic health, food sourcing, and the importance of honoring ancestral wisdom while living in the diaspora. https://www.cafeconpam.com/listen/466 00:00:00 Excerpts 00:01:27 Intro 00:04:45 Neha's heritage and moving to the US 00:06:02 Changing careers and family expectations 00:09:08 Noticing her body starting to change 00:11:46 Experience going to western doctors and finding other solutions 00:31:03 Coffee break 00:34:49 BMO 00:35:30 Savvy Ladies 00:36:28 The Original Science 00:43:16 Creating a business specifically for the Indian community 00:48:33 Practical advice 00:53:28 Remedy 00:56:25 What's next for Neha 00:57:24 What legacy do you want to leave behind 00:58:20 Outro Thank you to  @SavvyLadies  for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at www.savvyladies.org Check out BMO here: https://bit.ly/3RXtWgO Follow Neha on all things social: Website: https://diasporanutrition.com/ Instagram:   / diasporanutrition   Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social Instagram:   / cafeconpampodcast   Facebook:   / cafeconpampodcast   Subscribe on YouTube:    / @cafeconpam   Add to your library: podcast://www.spreaker.com/show/6348411/episodes/feed Listen to Cafe con Pam: https://pod.link/cafeconpam Take our FREE Calladita Culture®️Quiz: https://cafeconpam.getformly.app/WazAI3 The Unmuted Era: https://www.cafeconpam.com/theunmutedera Discover your Ikigai: https://www.cafeconpam.com/ikigai Your Life Wheel: https://www.cafeconpam.com/lifewheel Get your business on El Mercadito: https://www.cafeconpam.com/mercadito Learn more about Pam: https://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com... To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review: What do you love about the show? What were you expecting before you listened? What happened after you listened? How would you describe the show to your best friend? If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected: 1. Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 2. Learn more about our work and other stories at [cafeconpam.com](http://cafeconpam.com/) Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC