The Dr. Jules Plant-Based Podcast

Dr. Jules Cormier (MD)
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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!

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    From The Heart #30: Plant Protein Ratio Reset

    Most people think nutrition change requires a personality transplant and a perfectly clean kitchen. We think it starts with one honest look at what’s on your plate and one realistic swap you’ll actually repeat.  We’re recording this “From the Heart” bonus talk on a Saturday morning at work, because the system doesn’t stop when a doctor takes time off. Paperwork piles up, urgent lab results keep coming, and vacations can feel like getting punished twice. That reality sets up the bigger theme: health improves when we stop aiming for perfection and start building better habits we can sustain.  Then we get practical about protein. Many of us sit around a 75% animal protein and 25% plant protein split, which often means more saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and zero fiber in the animal-heavy portion. We walk through why shifting that ratio toward plant protein lowers chronic disease risk in a dose-dependent way, how to keep total protein high enough for strength and muscle, and why older adults need to watch calories and protein so “plant-forward” doesn’t accidentally become under-eating. We also cover protein targets beyond the RDA and list go-to plant protein staples like tofu, tempeh, legumes, nuts, seeds, and more.  Finally, we tackle the hot-button stuff: soy myths and plant-based meat alternatives. We explain phytoestrogens in plain language, review what human evidence says about testosterone and cancer outcomes, and reframe “ultra-processed” by asking the only question that matters for real life: compared to what? If you want a smarter, calmer approach to plant-based nutrition that still fits BBQ season, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s protein-anxious, and leave a review with your favorite small swap. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    From The Heart #30: Plant Protein Ratio Reset

  2. 5d ago

    Electrolytes Without The Hype

    Electrolytes are suddenly everywhere, and the pitch is bold: you need a packet to lift, run, recover, and sometimes to simply get through the day. We’re not buying blanket claims. We walk through what electrolytes actually are, why sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride matter for hydration, muscles, nerves, and heart rhythm, and why that truth gets twisted into “everyone is deficient” marketing. We get practical with real-world context: how sweat losses change with heat, humidity, intensity, genetics, and sport, plus why sodium is the most important electrolyte for longer training. We also talk about why most people already eat plenty of sodium, making high-sodium electrolyte supplements a risky habit for some, especially anyone who is salt sensitive or concerned about blood pressure. And yes, there are dangers on the other side too: overdrinking fluids can contribute to exercise-associated hyponatremia, a serious condition that proves “more hydration” is not always better. If you train for hours, compete in endurance events, work in extreme heat, or deal with vomiting or diarrhea, electrolyte replacement can be evidence-based and helpful. But if you’re doing a short, moderate workout, you may be better served by water, a balanced meal, and a calmer relationship with normal physiology. Subscribe for more lifestyle medicine clarity, share this with a friend who’s packet-curious, and leave a review with your biggest electrolyte question. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    Electrolytes Without The Hype

  3. Jul 22 ·  Bonus

    Conversations du coeur #29: Faire confiance a des associations versus des influencers

    Une voix assurée sur les réseaux sociaux peut faire paraître presque n'importe quelle affirmation crédible, surtout lorsqu'elle nous dit exactement ce que nous avons envie d'entendre. Dans cet épisode, nous discutons de ce qui se passe après qu'une publication devient virale et que notre boîte de réception se remplit de questions comme : « Devrais je prendre de la vitamine D3? », « Ai je vraiment besoin d'une statine? » ou encore « Mon médecin dit que le cholestérol n'a pas d'importance, alors pourquoi m'en préoccuper? ». Nous ne pouvons pas donner de conseils médicaux personnalisés sans connaître votre situation, mais nous pouvons vous proposer une meilleure façon d'évaluer l'information et de distinguer les données scientifiques des certitudes virales. Nous abordons ensuite deux sujets qui suscitent beaucoup de débats : le cholestérol et la viande rouge. Lorsqu'une personne affirme que le cholestérol sanguin n'a aucune importance ou que les statines sont systématiquement dangereuses, nous expliquons pourquoi ce sont des signaux d'alarme lorsqu'on ne connaît ni les facteurs de risque cardiovasculaire, ni les analyses, ni les antécédents médicaux de la personne. Lorsqu'une autre affirme que la viande rouge n'est pas associée au cancer, nous comparons ce type de message à la façon dont des organismes comme l'Association américaine du cœur, le Collège américain de cardiologie et les grandes sociétés de lutte contre le cancer élaborent leurs recommandations, à partir de vastes revues de la littérature scientifique et d'un consensus d'experts. Nous expliquons également ce que signifie réellement l'évaluation par les pairs, pourquoi les lignes directrices médicales sont élaborées par des groupes d'experts plutôt que par une seule personnalité, et pourquoi la plupart des recommandations nutritionnelles nationales favorisent une alimentation composée principalement d'aliments peu transformés d'origine végétale, comme les approches DASH ou le régime Portfolio. Enfin, nous abordons un concept qui aide à démêler bien des idées reçues : la relation dose effet. Qu'il s'agisse du soya et de l'inflammation, des œufs et du cholestérol alimentaire ou de nombreux autres sujets, c'est souvent la quantité consommée et les habitudes à long terme qui comptent davantage qu'un seul aliment. Si vous souhaitez moins de prises de position sensationnalistes et davantage d'outils fiables pour évaluer les informations en santé, écoutez cet épisode. Abonnez vous au balado, partagez le avec une personne qui vous envoie régulièrement des vidéos sur la nutrition, et laissez nous un avis en nous disant quelle affirmation santé vous aimeriez que nous analysions dans un prochain épisode. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    Conversations du coeur #29: Faire confiance a des associations versus des influencers

  4. Jul 19

    L'obésité: au-delà du poids

    L'internet adore les explications simples sur l'obésité. Mangez moins, bougez plus, faites preuve de volonté. Dans cet épisode, un chirurgien bariatrique et une psychologue clinicienne expliquent pourquoi cette vision ne tient pas compte de la réalité humaine ni de la biologie. Si vous vous êtes déjà senti jugé en raison de votre poids, ou si vous vous êtes déjà reproché d'avoir repris du poids, cette conversation remplace la culpabilité par la science. Nous abordons l'obésité comme une maladie chronique influencée par la génétique, les hormones, le métabolisme, les médicaments, le stress, les mécanismes d'adaptation et un environnement rempli d'aliments peu coûteux et hyperappétents. Vous découvrirez que les interventions comme la gastrectomie en manchon et le pontage gastrique font bien plus que réduire la taille de l'estomac. Elles modifient aussi les hormones de la faim et de la satiété, notamment la ghréline et le GLP, tout en permettant de mieux comprendre des concepts comme la théorie du point d'équilibre pondéral, ainsi que les raisons pour lesquelles le corps résiste souvent à une perte de poids durable. Nous discutons également des aspects psychologiques de l'obésité, notamment l'alimentation émotionnelle, le bruit alimentaire, la stigmatisation liée au poids, les changements d'identité après la chirurgie et les raisons pour lesquelles mesurer le succès uniquement avec le chiffre sur la balance peut devenir contre-productif. Vous découvrirez aussi des stratégies concrètes, comme prioriser les protéines et les fibres pour favoriser la satiété et réduire la faim, ainsi que des approches réalistes pour bâtir des habitudes durables. Enfin, nous parlons des médicaments agonistes du GLP, 1, comme Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro et Zepbound. Nous expliquons leur rôle dans le traitement de l'obésité, pourquoi ils sont souvent mal compris et pourquoi les meilleurs résultats sont obtenus lorsqu'ils sont combinés à des changements durables des habitudes de vie et à un suivi régulier. Si cette conversation vous a été utile, abonnez-vous, laissez un avis et partagez cet épisode avec une personne qui pourrait bénéficier d'une vision plus compatissante et fondée sur les données scientifiques de l'obésité. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    L'obésité: au-delà du poids

  5. Jul 15 ·  Bonus

    From The Heart #28: Why We Fear Microplastics More Than Heart Disease

    Your brain is not broken, it’s doing what it was designed to do: panic over vivid, rare threats and ignore the slow, familiar ones. That’s the risk perception gap, and it’s why a headline about hantavirus can feel more urgent than the everyday drivers of cardiovascular disease, even though heart disease remains a top killer worldwide. We get candid about how fear gets “calibrated” online, why viral health content often misses the point, and how to stop stepping over dollars to pick up pennies. We walk through the real-world risk factors that actually move the needle: high LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, uncontrolled blood sugar, smoking, sedentary living, excess alcohol, low fiber intake, and diets heavy in saturated fat and ultra-processed foods. Then we make the stats feel human. Using a Framingham-style risk score and a simple projection exercise, we explain how “25% risk in 10 years” changes when it becomes “a one in four chance you miss the trip you’ve been dreaming about” or “you’re not there for the moments that matter.” You’ll also hear a string of common examples where people fear the wrong thing, from microwaving plastic while eating processed, saturated-fat-heavy meals, to worrying about medication side effects while underestimating the risks of untreated obesity, sleep apnea, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. We close with why clinicians need a voice online, how lifestyle medicine helps cut through misinformation, and how to prioritize the essentials before chasing accessory “health hacks.” If this helped you rethink your risk radar, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    From The Heart #28: Why We Fear Microplastics More Than Heart Disease

  6. Jul 12

    Comment protéger votre vision

    La plupart des gens ne pensent à leur vue que lorsqu’un problème survient. À ce moment-là, les conséquences peuvent sembler très inquiétantes. Nous voulons changer cette façon de voir les choses en parlant de la santé des yeux comme nous parlons des maladies cardiovasculaires et du diabète, soit comme d’un aspect de la santé que l’on peut souvent influencer grâce à de bonnes habitudes de vie, un suivi médical approprié et un dépistage régulier. Tout commence par une situation clinique qui a changé notre perspective. Un spécialiste de la vue a recommandé à un patient atteint de diabète et présentant des signes précoces de rétinopathie de suivre une alimentation de type méditerranéen, à prédominance végétale, et de faire de l’exercice physique, en complément de son traitement habituel. Cette recommandation illustre un principe fondamental. La rétine dépend d’un réseau très dense de petits vaisseaux sanguins et réagit à l’inflammation chronique, au stress oxydatif, à l’hypertension artérielle et à une glycémie élevée. En d’autres mots, prendre soin de vos yeux revient souvent à prendre soin de votre santé dans son ensemble. Dans cet épisode, nous expliquons clairement la dégénérescence maculaire liée à l’âge, y compris les principaux nutriments étudiés dans les recherches AREDS, les cataractes, la rétinopathie diabétique et les nuances entourant le glaucome. Nous faisons aussi le point sur les aliments qui reviennent le plus souvent dans les études scientifiques. Les légumes verts feuillus pour leur lutéine et leur zéaxanthine, les légumineuses pour favoriser un meilleur contrôle de la glycémie, les noix et les graines pour leurs bons gras et leurs minéraux, ainsi que les fruits et légumes aux couleurs vives pour leurs phytonutriments protecteurs. Pour les personnes qui consomment du poisson, nous abordons également les aliments riches en oméga 3. Nous expliquons enfin pourquoi l’activité physique favorise une bonne circulation sanguine et pourrait contribuer à réduire la pression à l’intérieur de l’œil. Nous terminons avec le message le plus important. Les habitudes de vie peuvent contribuer de façon significative à protéger votre vision, mais elles ne remplacent jamais un diagnostic, un traitement ou des examens réguliers auprès d’un optométriste ou d’un ophtalmologiste. Si cet épisode vous a été utile, abonnez-vous, partagez-le avec une personne qui vous est chère et laissez un avis afin d’aider encore plus de gens à protéger leur vue avant qu’elle ne soit menacée. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    Comment protéger votre vision

  7. Jul 8 ·  Bonus

    From The Heart #27: A Doctor Becomes A Patient

    The day my face swelled shut and I landed in the hospital, I stopped feeling like the “indestructible” doctor and started feeling like a patient who was genuinely scared. That experience, plus years of asthma, eczema, chronic hives, and exercise-triggered angioedema, forced me to confront something I had ignored for too long: health is not just prescriptions and procedures. It’s the daily inputs, the stress, the sleep, the food, and the habits we repeat when nobody’s watching.  Then my daughter was diagnosed with a milk protein allergy and started showing similar allergy and skin issues. That’s when I finally went looking for answers beyond the usual, and I realized how rarely we’re asked the simplest, most important questions about nutrition and lifestyle. We get into evidence-based nutrition and why a plant-predominant diet built on whole, minimally processed foods shows up again and again in the research. We also talk through realistic options, from DASH to Mediterranean to other proven dietary patterns, and why “well planned” matters more than internet labels.  You’ll also hear how my journey through nutrition training and lifestyle medicine led to coaching, medical education, and a bigger mission: healthcare reform that actually addresses root causes. Social media played a surprising role in building a community around that mission, and I ask for a small favor that can expand the reach of this work. If you care about lifestyle medicine, whole food nutrition, and changing the culture of healthcare, share this with a friend, subscribe, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    From The Heart #27: A Doctor Becomes A Patient

  8. Jul 5

    Detox Culture Under The Microscope

    Detox teas. Juice cleanses. Colon flushes. Charcoal smoothies. If you’ve ever scrolled past a “7-day reset” and wondered, Wait, am I actually full of toxins, we’re talking to you. We dig into what detoxification really is in human physiology and why the wellness industry can make normal symptoms like fatigue, bloating, and brain fog feel like proof that you need a product.  We walk through your body’s real detox systems: the liver as the metabolic powerhouse, the kidneys filtering waste into urine, the lungs clearing volatile compounds, and the GI tract eliminating what you don’t absorb. Then we compare that science to the claims behind popular detox programs and why solid clinical evidence for commercial detox diets in healthy people is so limited. You’ll hear why some people still “feel amazing” after a cleanse, and how that’s usually explained by basic lifestyle changes like better hydration, fewer ultra-processed foods, less alcohol, and more fruits and vegetables rather than any special toxin removal.  We also get specific about trends: juice cleanses and the fiber problem, colon cleanses and real risks (including microbiome disruption and electrolyte issues), liver detox supplements like milk thistle and turmeric plus the rising issue of supplement-related liver injury, and the truth about activated charcoal and heavy metal detox claims. We end with what actually supports detox pathways with evidence-based lifestyle medicine: sleep, exercise, high-fiber whole foods, stress reduction, and knowing when symptoms deserve medical care instead of a “cleanse.”  If this helped you see detox marketing more clearly, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves a reset, and leave a quick review so more people can find evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. 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.plantbaseddrjules.com/shop Don't forget to check out my blog at https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/blog  You can also watch my educational videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpkQRXb7G-StAotV0dmahQ Check out my upcoming live events and free eCourse, where you'll learn more about how to create delicious plant-based recipes: https://www.plantbaseddrjules.com/ Go follow me on social media by visiting my Facebook page and Instagram accounts https://www.facebook.com/plantbaseddrjules https://www.instagram.com/plantbased_dr_jules/ Last but not least, the best way to show your support and to help me spread my message is to subscribe to my podcast and to leave a 5 star review on Apple and Spotify! Thanks so much! Peace, love, plants! Dr. Jules

    Detox Culture Under The Microscope
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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!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jules Cormier (MD)
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Dr. Jules Plant-Based Podcast
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