The Dr. Jules Plant-Based Podcast

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

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 em

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 quickl

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 toward

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

First of all, I eat and love protein bars! I’m not here to rain on anyone’s protein parade, but walk down the grocery aisle and you’ll quickly notice many varieties of protein bars plastered with different health claims, like “organic”, ”fermented”, and “natural”. What people fail to realize is that some protein bars have more sugar than candy bars. Although prote

Si y'a de quoi qui me décourage, c’est quand mes patients me disent qu’ils ont arrêté de manger des fruits pis des patates parce qu’ils contenaient trop de sucre. Durant cet episode, on parlera d’aspartame, du sucre, pis de comment c’est impossible de parler de nuances dans un vidéo de 20 secondes sur TikTok.Go check out my website for tons of free resources on how to

Iron is the most commonly deficient mineral globally, regardless of the dietary pattern. Here's what to know about iron, where to find it and some words of wisdom for those transitioning towards a plant-predominant diet.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 an

I've been in practice for almost 15 years and I've witnessed some pretty intense situations. I'm not a brain surgeon, or an oncologist. I don't cut people's skull open or prescribe chemotherapy, but I’m an expert in getting to know you. I know your kids. And if you've been a patient of mine long enough, I might even know the name of your dog. We’ve probably been through a lot t

Le cancer du colon est en 2e place en terme d’incidence, pas loin en arrière du cancer du sein chez la femme et du cancer de la prostate chez l’homme. Heureusement que c’est un cancer que l’on peut non-seulement dépister à ses stages précoces mais que l’on peut aussi prévenir.Durant cet épisode, on discutera de comment votre style de vie ainsi que vos habitudes alim