Dr. Taz Unravels The Pediatrics & Nutrition Crisis Nobody's Talking About

Dr. Taz Unravels The Pediatrics & Nutrition Crisis Nobody's Talking About

February 23, 2026 · 1h 24m · Episode 364

About this episode

Gabby Reece interviews Dr. Taz about the current pediatrics and nutrition crisis, exploring modern health practices and the importance of individualized care.

This week, Gabby talks with Dr. Taz — traditionally trained physician, integrative medicine expert, and founder of Whole Plus — about what it really means to practice medicine in today’s world. They begin with the new U.S. health guidelines and unpack why Dr. Taz considers them a “win” — particularly the shift toward whole foods, protein, healthy fats, fiber, and the callout of ultra-processed foods. But the conversation quickly goes deeper. They discuss why food pairing and portion size matter more than food labels, how blood sugar and inflammation are driving modern disease, and why simple carbohydrates may be at the center of the chronic illness epidemic. From there, the episode moves into something bigger: shared decision-making in medicine. Dr. Taz explains why individualized care — especially in pediatrics — requires nuance, context, and trust between families and physicians. She shares her own journey through personal health struggles, how that experience reshaped her medical philosophy, and why healing requires more than just prescriptions and protocols. Gabby and Dr. Taz also explore: Micro habits that lower cortisol and improve metabolic health The impact of blue light…

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