Is a plant-based diet the best for supporting metabolic health? Cardiologist Dr. Jaimela Dulaney spent years practicing plant-based nutrition before her own experience with insulin resistance, blood sugar swings, and endurance running led her to rethink what personalized nutrition can look like.
In this episode, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Dulaney about what changed her perspective, both personally and professionally.
They cover:
- How CGMs helped reveal unexpected blood sugar patterns
- Why insulin resistance can show up even in active, normal-weight individuals
- How Dr. Dulaney thinks about LDL cholesterol in the context of metabolic health
- Why low-carb and ketogenic diets may help some people improve energy, recovery, and blood sugar stability
- Why there may not be one “best diet” for every patient
This conversation highlights the importance of listening to patients, tracking meaningful lab trends, and staying open to new evidence when personal experience and clinical outcomes begin to tell a different story.
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Expert Featured:
Dr. Jaimela Dulaney
Expert Mentioned:
Andrew Koutnik
- https://www.instagram.com/andrewkoutnikphd/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBoAR4gzVC5Y0e5raQLPkQ
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkoutnikphd111/
Dr. Noakes
- https://register.cpso.on.ca/physician-info/?cpsonum=50902
- https://surgery.utoronto.ca/faculty/jeffrey-noakes
Resources Mentioned:
Additional resources
- Dr. Noakes book: Lore of Nutrition: Challenging Conventional Dietary Beliefs
- Dr. Esselstyn - https://www.dresselstyn.com/site/
- Dean Ornish: Ornish program — http://ornish.com/
- Nina Teicholz Book: The Big Fat Surprise
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About us:
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
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