Claim OwnershipThe Dr. Jules Plant-Based Podcast
Subscribed: 119Played: 1,008
Subscribe
© 2025 The Dr. Jules Plant-Based Podcast
Description
Hey, I’m Dr. Jules! I’m a medical doctor, teacher, nutritionist, naturopath, plant-based dad and 3X world championships qualified athlete. On this podcast we’ll discuss the latest in evidence-based and plant-based nutrition, including common nutrition myths, FAQs and tips on how to transition towards a healthier dietary pattern and lifestyle that creates little friction with your busy life!
70 Episodes
Reverse
Plant-based diets are evidence backed to support anyone on their journey to sustainable weight loss. They’re naturally low in calorie density, which means they naturally help people trend towards calorie deficits. They help create feelings of fullness by stretching stomach receptors at lower calorie intakes. Plant-based diets also lead to increased fiber consumption which feeds gut bugs that then reward us with postbiotics that decrease appetite and slow down intestinal motility. Eating real ...
Le canadien moyen consomme presque 50-60% de ses calories quotidiennes en aliments ultra-transformés. Ceci pourrait facilement expliquer pourquoi nos taux de maladies chroniques sont aussi élevés au Canada, et spécifiquement au Nouveau-Brunswick. Voici mon interprétation du pourquoi, du comment et de certaines pistes de solutions qui pourraient aider à améliorer la santé des gens du coin. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and life...
Avez vous déja appris la différence entre les "bons gras" et les "mauvais gras"? Savez vous pourquoi les gens ont tendance à avoir peur des glucides? Étiez-vous au courant qu'il existe des différences considérables entres les sources de protéines végétales et animales? Dans cet épisode, on fera le tour du tout et je promets que ces concepts seront beaucoup plus claires à la fin! Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle. Yo...
In this episode, we’ll talk about what you can do through lifestyle modification to reduce your rate of chronic inflammation. We’ll talk about the three main contributors to chronic inflammation that include lipotoxicity, dysbiosis and oxidative stress. You’ll quickly notice a common denominator in terms of what you can do to curb all three of the contributors to chronic inflammation. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and ...
Inflammation is at the root of most of our common chronic diseases. In this episode, I'll explain what inflammation is, and we'll review the differences between acute and chronic inflammation. We'll also talk about the main contributors to chronic inflammation. In part two, we'll review what you can do with nutrition and lifestyle to reduce chronic inflammation and the risk of getting diagnosed with a chronic disease. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to ...
Ouf ça peut être frustrant de voir les fausses informations sur l'internet et il semble que tout le monde à une opinion sur ce que devrait resssembler une alimentation saine. Comment être capable de distinguer entre les faits et les fausses informations? Comment distinguer les experts crédibles des influenceurs charlatans? Cette épisode vous aidera à mieux comprendre comment identifier les gens qui n'ont aucune affaire à faire des recommandations médicales sur les médias sociaux. Go check out...
With online misinformation running rampant, it has become confusing for most people to get reliable and trustworthy information on the internet without it being fraught in hyperbole. In this episode, we'll go through the most frequently asked questions I get about plant-based diets and make sure to bust some popular myths about everything from protein to soy products! Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle. You can downl...
Le but pour viser une santé optimale est de vivre une vie anti-inflammatoire! Plusieurs de nos comportements pro-inflammatoires peuvent être mitigés, voire même neutralisés par une diète anti-inflammatoire. Voici mes top 5 aliments anti-inflammatoires favoris! Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle. You can download my free plant-based recipes eBook and a ton of other free resources by visiting the Digital Downloads tab ...
Whether you do it for health, for the planet, for the animals, to gain an athletic advantage or to manage your weight, all reasons are fine by me. My goal is to make sure that your plant-based journey is well-planned and done responsibly! In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the most common reasons people transition to plant-forward diets and we’ll review some of the common pitfalls that you should watch for. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards ...
L’inflammation est à la base de plusieurs maladies chroniques communes. C’est quoi l’inflammation? C’est quoi la difference entre l’inflammation aiguë et chronique? Comment pouvons nous la réduire à l’aide de notre nutrition? Est-ce qu’il y a autres moyens de la réduire? On en parlera en long et en large dans cet episode portant sur l’inflammation! Si vous l'avez pas encore fait, n'oubliez pas d'aller écouter Partie 1/2 de "La diète anti-inflammatoire" à l'épisode 58! Go check ...
If you’ve navigated nutritional information online, you’ve quickly noticed some people labelling food ingredients or nutrients good or bad. Unfortunately, that’s not the way food works. Some nutrients are health promoting while other nutrients are disease promoting. But there are a lot of nuances to consider before making such bold statements. In this episode, we will cover the important details that make certain nutrients “good” and other nutrients “bad”. We’ll talk about good fats a...
L’inflammation est à la base de plusieurs maladies chroniques communes. C’est quoi l’inflammation? C’est quoi la difference entre l’inflammation aiguë et chronique? Comment pouvons nous la réduire à l’aide de notre nutrition? Est-ce qu’il y a autres moyens de la réduire? On en parlera en long et en large dans cet episode portant sur l’inflammation! Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle. You can download m...
There is a ton of misinformation online and I can’t blame the general public for being confused. I can’t even imagine how difficult is must be to decipher all of the contradictory claims out there. It seems that anyone can be a nutrition expert online and that we have more and more influencers, demonizing common foods and ingredients in order to sell you alternative treatments. My pet peeve, and a major red flag, is when influencers demonize a specific ingredient without mention...
Bienvenue à la première épisode de la 2e saison de mon podcast! N'oubliez que la première saison contient 55 épisodes de contenu lié à la nutrition, l'exercice ainsi que la médecine du mode de vie! Durant cet épisode, je discuterai des défis d'être une maman et ninja plant-based. C'est pas tout le temps des roses. Être maman, athlète, ninja, entrepreneure et plant-based n'est pas toujours facile. Dans cet épisode, j'ai une converstation très importante avec ma conjointe Mélissa, qui ...
J'ai eu le plaisir d'apparaitre pour une 3e fois sur le podcast acadien "Cosser T'en Penses?" avec mes amis Frank et Lee. Durant cet épisode, qui sera la dernière de 2024 et la 55e de l'année, on parlera des nuances en nutrition, des exagérations vues en ligne et souvent partagées par les non-experts dans le but de créer des émotions. Souvent, les gens profitent de la vulnérabilité des gens afin de leur vendre une solution basée sur des niveaux de preuves scientifiques doutables. Enjo...
Êtes-vous un adolescent francophone, ou le parent d’un ou une? Connaissez-vous les sujets qui préoccupent plusieurs de nos ados? Si oui, cet épisode pourrait être pour vous! J’ai récemment eu le plaisir de collaborer avec la classe de Mme Stephanie de l’école Mathieu Martin de Dieppe, au Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada. J’ai reçu plein de bonnes questions qui ont générer des discussions nuancées sur la santé de l’adolescent. Durant cet épisode, nous discuterons de suppléments...
Online influencers praise and sell their health hacks to vulnerable individuals. They prey on people’s fears and create problems in order to sell them the solution. Although biohacks seem sexy, their impact on long term health are eclipsed by the actual impact of proper lifestyle choices. Nutrition, exercise, sleep, social connections and stress management may not be as sexy as cold plunges, but they’re exponentially more important. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how t...
People often use the slogan « Everything in Moderation » to either justify unhealthy habits, or to fear monger others. One of my patients was scared of the radiation from a mammogram, while walking around with an LDL-C of 5.2. She refused breast cancer screening when 1/8 women will get diagnosed and also minimized her very high blood cholesterol levels, unknowingly living with a very high risk of cardiovascular disease, our world’s top killer. While the scientific literature is quite clear,...
Connaissez vous vos chiffres? Votre TA, votre poids, vos paramètres de pouls cardiaque ou même la quantité et qualité de votre sommeil vont prédire et influencer grandement votre santé au long terme. Connaissez vous vos paramètres? Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle. You can download my free plant-based recipes eBook and a ton of other free resources by visiting the Digital Downloads tab of my website at https://www...
La plupart des gens connaissent leur taux d’hypothèque, le coût de l’essence et les taux d’intérêt de leurs cartes de crédit, mais ne connaissent pas les chiffres qui prédisent le plus leurs taux de maladies chroniques et leur mortalité. Durant cet épisode, on révisera les prises de sang les plus communes et comment interpréter vos bilans sanguins de routine. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle. You can d...
Have you ever heard of turmeric, the golden yellow spice that supposedly has many health claims, like accelerated healing, treating inflammation and reversing auto-immune conditions? Is this hype or evidence based? Since it costs pennies per day, it probably isn’t a marketing scam, because there’s no profit margin in selling spices. Spices are perfectly suited to get studied in double blind, randomized and placebo controlled trials. They fit neatly into capsules and can be ...
The vast majority of us aren't born plant-based. Something triggered an AHA moment for some, while for others, it was a long and reflected journey. Even after transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, we still end up making up less than a few percent of the population. Estimates suggest that 7-8% of Canadians are vegetarian and a much lower percentage of them are vegan. Having been a meat eater for most of my life, I can still relate to the thought processes and cognitive...
Over the last decade, there's been a steady rise in the availability and popularity of plant-based meats. But are they really healthier than what they're trying to replace? Are they better for the environment? Are they worth considering or adding to your plate? Do I feed them to my kids? In this article, I'll break down what they are, how they're made and what nutrients they contain, including the good and the bad. We'll also see how they measure up to the...
This one says to eat according to your blood type, while that one recommends eating like cavemen. In 2013, the Paleo diet was the most googled diet out there. Did anyone tell the Paleos that cavemen barely lived to thirty? What about the keto diet? That one regained popularity in 2016. Why would we want to avoid fruits, grains and beans when they’re among the foods most associated with health and longevity? You probably know someone who had great results with ket...
Have you ever experienced bloating, abdominal cramping, pain or distention? Do you consider yourself sensitive or intolerant to certain foods? Do you avoid eating foods that you know are healthy, simply because they cause abdominal symptoms that aren't worth the discomfort? You could be suffering from IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, and some of the foods you're avoiding may be the solution, not the problem. Although IBS doesn't affect life expectancy, surveys have shown...
Les maladies cardiovasculaires, ainsi que le cancer du colon et de la prostate sont parmi les plus grands tueurs chez l’homme. Heureusement que plusieurs des facteurs de risque qui contribuent à ces maladies sont potentiellement modifiables par des changements d’habitudes de vie. Durant cet episode, je discuterai de comment la nutrition et vos habitudes de vie peuvent impacter de façon significative les chances d’être aux prises avec l’un de ces grands tueurs. Aussi, rappelons q...
No single food has been as glorified or as vilified as coconuts and all its variations. What to make of whole coconuts, coconut water, coconut milk or coconut oil? Some swear by their mystical healing powers, while others avoid it like the plague. Who to believe? Are coconuts healthy? Let’s examine coconuts through scientific lenses and analyze the nutrients in whole coconuts, coconut milk and coconut oil and I'll try to get to the bottom of this superfood mys...
For generations, we've known that plant-based dietary patterns were more ethical. Then we started to notice how our food system was harming the environment and using finite resources irresponsibly. Now, thanks to over 20 000 studies getting published on plant-based nutrition in 2021 alone, we have a much clearer understanding of how adopting a plant-predominant dietary pattern can impact health, both positively and even negatively, if not well planned. Plant-based diets have gain...
I assume you've heard the age old saying that red wine is great for your heart. Some would even go as far as saying that some types of alcohol are useful for many other health conditions. Have we been down-playing the risks of consuming alcohol? Have you ever used it to relax and unwind, or to treat insomnia, anxiety or social phobia? Do you drink because you think it’s good for your heart or because it’s healthy? I don't want to sound like a party pooper, sinc...
We've always been told that milk helps you grow up to become strong and healthy, yet when we study the longest living and healthiest populations on the planet, we quickly notice that most don't consume the milk of other species. Does milk really "do a body good"? What about all the celebrities showing off their milk mustaches? Is the dairy industry simply a marketing genius? What are the odds of us having been duped by huge dairy corporations? Could it be a co...
After 15 years of medical practice and thousands of questions regarding nutrition, this is my favorite one: "is soy healthy?". Why did soy get such a bad reputation? Why do some actual real life medical doctors discourage their patients from consuming soy? In this episode, I'll summarize findings from a massive undertaking where international scientists and researchers came together and reviewed hundreds of trials and finally came to a scientific consensus about soy. ...
Avez déjà entendu parler du fatty liver, le foie gras ou bien la steatose hépatique? Cette condition médicale fait partie de l’ensemble des maladies chroniques qui font parti du spectrum des maladies métaboliques, comme la résistance à l’insuline et le diabète type 2. Heureusement, il y’a beaucoup de choses que l’on peut faire avec nos habitudes de vie afin de prévenir ou même renverser cette condition médicale dangereuse. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to tra...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major risk factor for our first killer worldwide, cardiovascular disease. Although no one is pretending that eating a stalk of celery will impact blood pressure the same way that pharmacologic doses of medication would, it’s important to recognize that small impacts add up. For those who have only minimal increases in BP, certain specific nutrients have been shown to have significant impact on BP. For others who may have higher elevat...
The paleo diet gets a lot of things right. It tells you to ditch candy bars, doughnuts and processed junk. That's where we can agree. But here's where we don't. "Eat like a caveman" is the premise of this dietary pattern. I'm sure our paleo ancestors were the picture of health, considering the average life expectancy was less than 30 years. Cavemen didn't even survive long enough to suffer from chronic disease. So why are we promoting this diet and telling ...
I personally enjoy drinking kombucha! It contains beneficial bacteria, yeast, organic acids, vitamins and polyphenols. Although this drink is a type of carbonated tea that has been consumed around the world for thousands of years, it seems to have made quite a comeback lately and people are promoting it as the next big miracle cure for everything from gut health to mental health. Is there any proof to the hype? Is kombucha a magic probiotic potion that will be your fountai...
If I've asked myself this question, I might assume someone else has too. Do fruits and veggies lose nutrients when frozen? Is the fresh version healthier? Often, I fail to eat all the produce I've bought. I honestly despise throwing away food but when I see that weird fuzzy fungi stuff growing on my strawberries, I know I have no choice. Sounds familiar? Read the full blog article here: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/post/are-frozen-fruits-and-veggies-healthy...
Saviez vous que les changements métaboliques qui mènent au diabète peuvent être dépistés longtemps avant le diagnostique? Saviez vous que la dysfontion métabolique existe sur un spectrum et que nous avons pas besoin d'attendre qu'il soit trop tard avant d'agir? La prévention, l'éducation et la motivation d'agir précocement est à la base de la prévention de maladies métaboliques comme le diabète, et les conditions reliés à la résistance à l'insuline. Dans cet épisode, je réviserai avec ...
Before I started my plant-based journey, I had no clue what nutritional yeast was or the benefits it could provide. Now, I use it regularly in sauces, soups and stir-frys. I sprinkle it on salads, mashed potatoes, rice, vegetables and popcorn! Let's explore what it is and why you should consider incorporating it in your diet. Read the full article here: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/post/super-food-secrets-nutritional-yeast Go check out my website for tons of free resources o...
That fatigue you feel, those sleepless nights, that nagging pain that you carry around everyday…they can all be traced back to inflammation. Whether it’s the common cold, arthritis, back pain, Crohn’s disease or lupus, lowering your inflammation can play a preventative and sometimes even a curative role in all of these diseases. Inflammation contributes to many conditions, from blocked arteries to depression. The type of inflammation is what determines whether it’s good or b...
Si on pourrait mettre l'exercice dans une pillule, ju certain que plusieurs la prendrait. Mais malheureusement pour l'instant, faudra simplement faire le travail pour recruter les bénéfices. Voici le lien à l'étude citée le long de l'épisode! Mandsager K, Harb S, Cremer P, Phelan D, Nissen SE, Jaber W. Association of Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Long-term Mortality Among Adults Undergoing Exercise Treadmill Testing. JAMA Netw Open. 2018 Oct 5;1(6):e183605. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkop...
Y'a une immense différence entre "information" et "transformation". Vous pouvez avoir toute l'éducation au monde, mais si vous ne savez pas comment vous adapter aux curveballs de la vie, ou bien vous ne savez pas comment intégrer des nouvelles habitudes dans votre vie déja très occupée, cette information est gaspillée. Durant cette épisode, on parlera de concepts comme le stade de changement, la conviction cognitive versus émotive, la confiance et les stratégies SMART. Go check out my...
Breast cancer is bad news. One out of every 8 women will get diagnosed and 1 out of every 30-40 will die from it. Keeping a straight poker face while nervously and cautiously palpating a suspicious breast mass is an art, but unfortunately we get quite good at it. Most people aren't ready to change. But do you know who is? The people whom I've just given a crushing diagnosis to. It’s impressive how these people will clean up their nutrition, start exercising, wal...
I always find it interesting when patients tell me they don't "believe" in meds, yet they do absolutely nothing to not need them. Modern medical advances and pharmaceuticals are among the main reasons that we live longer lives while having unhealthy lifestyles. I wish modern medicine and lifestyle medicine would get married and have children, so we could bridge the gap between them, instead of seeing them in a divisive and polarized way. It doesn't always have to be one or ...
Weight management is hard. Two thirds of people are overweight or obese, and although fat shaming is despicable, talking about the health risks associated with carrying excess body fat shouldn’t ever be off limits, or taboo. I truly believe that knowledge is power, and anyone looking for an optimal body weight should understand the nuts and bolts of the process. Although I don’t pretend to be a weight loss expert, I do believe everyone looking for optimal health and body wei...
Une de mes premières inquiétudes entourant ma transition vers un régime à base de plantes était son impact sur ma performance athlétique. Les protéines, les calories, les glucides ? Comment naviguer ce nouveau régime tout en performant au niveau élite? Heureusement, mon régime à base de plantes est un facteur très important qui à aidé a mes qualifications aux championnats mondiaux du Ninja à Las Vegas en 2022 et Orlando en 2023. Voici comment s'y prendre. Go check out my website for tons ...
Recently, I was asked a great question, and one that I get often as a primary care physician: “What foods could potentially alleviate menopausal symptoms?”. Women, this one’s for you, but men, stick with me cause your wives, moms and daughters are counting on you. Although menopause can reek havoc on a women’s physical and mental health, this particular person was inquiring specifically about vasomotor symptoms, also called hot flashes or “flushes”, where sudden blood ves...
How could food possibly affect mental health? That doesn't make sense. How could something we put in our mouths possibly have anything to do with our moods? Just so happens that our minds and our guts are more connected than we previously thought. Our brain relies on 3 specific chemicals, called neurotransmitters, to convey chemical messages that we then translate into moods and emotions. You've probably heard of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine (also cal...
Raising two plant-based kids wasn’t easy, but it was worth it! The story starts with Zara, my first born, who started off being asthmatic and suffering from milk protein allergies and eczema. She would rash around her mouth after breastfeeding and had traces of blood in her diaper. The first ER visit for her asthma was a scary one, but that got us on the path we are now. I quickly started making the association between cow’s milk, dairy products and her symptoms, since...
Le premier tueur mondiale, les maladies cardiovasculaires, représente un groupe de maladies rencontrés fréquemment en médecine de première ligne. Comment l'éviter? Pendant cet épisode en français, je vais réviser les facteurs de risque principaux affectant le risque de maladies cardiovasculaires. Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to transition towards a healthier diet and lifestyle. You can download my free plant-based recipes eBook and a ton of other fr...
You've probably heard bad things about salt and sodium before. Have you ever asked yourself if pink salt is really healthier than table salt, or if sea salt is better than Celtic salt? Is salt bad for you and are there really healthier versions? Why should you even care about salt or sodium consumption? How about salt mined from the Himalayas? How about salt baths? I'll answer all these salty questions here by using the best scientific evidence available.&n...
Comments
Top Podcasts
The Best New Mark Levin Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New VINCE Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Business Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New News Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now - March 2025The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now - March 2025
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States