Nisha Melvani, MS, RDN

Nisha Melvani in a red sweater sitting with hands crossed over.

Hi, I'm Nisha, a registered dietitian nutritionist!

It's great to have you here. I create high-protein, healthy vegan recipes to make eating more veggies easy and delicious. My focus is on simple, nutritious meals that support metabolic and bone health.

Cookbooks

My Credentials

Here's a little more about my background and the experience that shapes how I create recipes and share nutrition guidance:

New York State Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Nutrition from Columbia University, grounded in evidence-based, plant-forward nutrition.
Culinary school graduate of the ACCET-accredited Chef Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, specializing in whole-foods cooking.
Cookbook author of Practically Vegan (Penguin Random House), featuring more than 100 budget-friendly, plant-based dinner recipes.
Author of the self-published Cooking for Longevity, focused on simple, high-protein plant-based meals designed to support everyday health and healthy aging.
Developer of simple, nourishing, high-protein plant-based recipes for real life.
Raised three daughters on a plant-based diet - my most meaningful experience in creating food that's both nutritious and doable every day.

About My Journey

Born and raised in Jamaica to parents of Indian descent, I grew up surrounded by the flavors of both cultures. After 12 years of studying in England, life led me to Montréal, where I enrolled at McGill University with the intention of pursuing a pre-med degree. It didn't take long to realize that my real passion wasn't medicine-it was understanding how food shapes long-term health.

That clarity brought me to New York City, where I completed a Master's in Nutrition and became a Registered Dietitian. But the more I learned, the clearer it became that nutrition isn't just science - it's a daily practice. We can understand every nutrient on paper, but if we can't cook nourishing meals at home, none of it truly matters. Cooking is where nutrition becomes real, and the most powerful way to limit processed foods and take care of ourselves.

That realization is tied directly to my own upbringing. Growing up with Indian, Jamaican, British, and French food traditions shaped the way I cook today - bold, multicultural, and grounded in whole ingredients. I've loved cooking since I was little; I made my first pizza dough from scratch at age seven.

So once my daughters were old enough, going to culinary school felt like the natural next step. I wanted to unite my nutrition training with real culinary skill, especially in plant-based cooking - the same approach I used to raise my three girls. It brought everything full circle: the science, the cooking, and the way I live and teach today.

Now that my daughters are older and beginning their own independent lives, I've entered a new season myself - the menopausal stage of life. This transition has made me even more intentional about how I nourish my body. I'm focused on protein, fiber, and nutrients that support hormonal balance, muscle preservation, and bone health. It's influenced the way I cook and teach today: simple, grounding meals built around whole foods that support strength and longevity for anyone in their middle years and beyond.

Beyond B12: My Daily Wellness Staples

In addition to a healthful plant-based diet rich in protein and fiber, I keep a simple daily routine: vegan omega-3s, vitamin D, creatine, magnesium glycinate, and vitamin B12 (a must for anyone eating plant-based) - along with my favorite whole-food boosts like natto for vitamin K2, purple sweet potatoes for anthocyanins, and kiwis to stay regular.

My Staples:

My Creatine

A bottle of Vegan Omega-3 Momentous supplement.

Vitamin D

Omega-3s

Magnesium

Weekly Longevity Meal Plans

I personally create weekly high-protein meal plans designed to support optimal blood glucose, heart health, and overall longevity. Each plan is simple, balanced, and built around whole-food ingredients that make you feel energized and satisfied. Sign up here to have them delivered straight to your inbox.

Consider it your own nutritionist-approved meal plan, delivered weekly and completely free.

Nutrition Talks & Culinary Demos

I also teach and present on nutrition and practical plant-based cooking. I offer evidence-based talks and hands-on cooking demonstrations that make healthy eating approachable and enjoyable. I'm available for workshops and presentations at spas, colleges, hotels, corporate wellness programs, and community events.

I've spoken at various venues, including the NYU Graduate Program in Nutrition and multiple Samsung Health & Wellness events, and I love helping audiences understand how simple, whole-food meals can support energy, strength, and long-term health. If you're looking for an engaging and accessible presenter who can connect nutrition science and real-life cooking, I'd love to connect.