The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

There are a lot of foods that people with diabetes aren't eating even though they are perfectly healthy! These are 10 plant-based foods that surprisingly won't cause a blood sugar spike. Deitra Dennis, a registered nurse and national board certified health and wellness coach, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast to reveal the list! Plus, millet goes under the microscope! Dr. Hana Kahleova discusses a study showing why the grain is so beneficial for those with diabetes. — — — Diabetes Class https://bit.ly/DiabetesClassPCRM — — — Deitra Dennis https://bit.ly/FCHealthCoaching — — — Millet Study https://bit.ly/MilletStudy — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Learn how your diet can be the first line of defense for your immune system. Dr. Neal Barnard shares the foods that can help prevent the common cold and flu as well as the foods that roll out the red carpet for infection. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with tips to stay healthy and answer questions during this live Q&A on The Exam Room LIVE. - Best foods for boosting the immune system - Foods that weaken the immune system - How fat affects the immune system - Nutrients that help the immune system - Plus, other diet and health questions! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Plant-Based Diets and COVID-19 YouTube: https://youtu.be/n4KpXENS4cA Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3zDSsIY Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3mYos71 — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Is it better to cut fat or cut carbs for weight loss? We get the definitive answer! Dr. Vanita Rahman and dietitian Karen Smith join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to weigh the pros and cons of low-fat and low-carb diets to determine which is healthiest and which is best for keeping the weight off for good! Dr. Rahman and Karen also answer questions from listeners: - Can regaining weight after the keto diet make it harder to lose weight in the future? - Can carbs boost metabolism and speed up weight loss? - Do zero-calorie sweeteners make it harder to lose weight? - Does eating pasta cause you to gain weight? - How much fat should you eat? - And more! Also, Chuck speaks with Plant Fit Meg about her incredible weight loss success. But losing 80 pounds was only part of her health transformation. Meg is also a cancer survivor who was able to overcome chronic pain, endometriosis and fatigue to regain her life after switching to a plant-based diet! Now, she's using her story to inspire others to take charge of their own health! — — — Weight Loss Class https://wghtloss.cc/pcrmclass — — — Dr. Vanita Rahman Simply Plant Based Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3zAu4YB Instagram: @dr.vanita.rahman Twitter: @DocVanita — — — Plant-Fit Meg Instagram: @plantfitmeg YouTube: https://youtu.be/fiTdWekTTng Facebook: https://bit.ly/PlantFitMegFB — — — Karen Smith Instagram: @runsonplantsrd https://karensmithrd.com — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Is the keto diet the best diet for weight loss or your ticket to an early grave? Research from hundreds of studies is reviewed to find out! Dietitian Lee Crosby joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a live keto diet Q&A on The Exam Room LIVE. Lee is the lead author of the most comprehensive review of keto diets known to date. The group analyzed data from more than 120 studies to determine how the popular diet can impact your health. Lee also answers listeners questions from the Dietitian's Mailbag: - Can a keto diet cause a heart attack? - Does a keto diet work for long-term weight loss? - Is a vegan keto diet healthy? - How much fat is too much fat? - What is the difference between a low-carb diet and keto? - Is it safe to deprive the body of glucose? - And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a study showing why eating apples, berries and pears might improve a health condition impacting nearly half of all adults in the U.S. — — — Keto Study https://bit.ly/KetoDietStudy — — — Flavonoid Study https://bit.ly/FlavonoidStudy — — — Lee Crosby IG: @leeatveggiequest Twitter: @veggie_quest — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Doctors told Kate McGoey-Smith she had only a few years to live. She was suffering from a rare heart condition and required an oxygen tank just to breathe. As if that weren't enough, Kate also lost her vision and had diabetes. But that diagnosis was made well over 10 years ago. Since then, Kate has reclaimed her health! She no longer needs supplemental oxygen, has reversed her diabetes, and has regained the ability to see! Her recovery isn't the result of a new miracle drug. Rather, everything began turning around when she changed the way she was eating. She explains to "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll that her new diet has given her her life back! — — — Kate McGoey-Smith https://towardmoves.com — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Explore how your diet can help heal your thyroid on this episode of The Exam Room LIVE with Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Dr. Barnard answers these questions: - Can a vegan diet help thyroid problems? - Can fast food can cause a sluggish thyroid? - What are the best fruits and vegetables for thyroid health? - Is sugar bad for the thyroid? - Can coffee and caffeine cause thyroid issues? - Can changing your diet help you get off thyroid medication? - And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a new study showing that replacing protein from meat with plant-based protein can significantly reduce your risk of dying prematurely and developing heart disease! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Food For Life Training Apply: https://bit.ly/FFL2021Apply — — — Protein Study https://bit.ly/2XssCt5 — — — Thyroid Interviews Dr. Mike Cowan, Wendy Sax, and Jeanne Schumacher Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3avFroz Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AQysTr — — — Your Body In Balance Order: https://amzn.to/2UvAfxW — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The research keeps pouring in from dozens of new studies showing that a vegan diet can supercharge your health! Dr. Robert Freeman explores a mountain of data from the past year that links a diet free of meat and dairy to lower rates of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share the exciting findings, including a 37,000-person study about red meat and its potential for creating health challenges. Among the other studies discussed: - Vegan vs. keto diets - Olive oil - Diet soda - Cinnamon and blood sugar levels Plus, Chuck celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Food for Life program when he is joined by Jean Myers. Jean was ahead of the curve when it came to healthy eating. She adopted a vegetarian diet in 1984 and became vegan in 1997, long before the plant-based diet boom that would come nearly two decades later. She became a pioneer for what would become an award-winning nutrition education and cooking class that teaches an innovative approach to improving diet-related chronic diseases. Jean shares her motivation for going vegan, her experiences as an instructor, and the powerful story of one student whose health transformation was so dramatic that she will remember it for the rest of her life! — — — Food For Life Apply: https://bit.ly/FFL2021Apply — — — Dr. Andrew Freeman http://www.vegancardiologist.com Twitter: @heartcuredoc — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Washington Post Article Plant-Based Diet and Heart Disease https://wapo.st/3yWHazg — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

How often should you poop? Once a day? Every other day? Get the answer from gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special edition of The Exam Room LIVE. Dr. Bulsiewicz is the author of the bestselling book Fiber Fueled and the perfect physician to discuss what many consider to be an important, yet taboo, topic. Other questions in The Doctor's Mailbag: - Can coffee relieve constipation? - What other foods help with constipation? - How can you get on a regular poop schedule? - Is fiber the only nutrient that matters for pooping? - And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a study that shows a shocking increase in the amount of calories from ultraprocessed foods now in the average child's diet. — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled: https://amzn.to/2OHnU6i 7-Day Plant-Fed Gut Challenge: http://bit.ly/plantfedgut IG: @theguthealthmd — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Kids and Ultraprocessed Food Study https://ja.ma/3lZzk43 — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The average person has gained 25 pounds during the pandemic and is now struggling to shed the unwanted weight! Join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and Dr. Vanita Rahman for weight loss tips that actually work and get the scale moving in a healthier direction! They also have insight on why millions have been packing on pounds and discuss the surprising sources of excess fat and calories. Topics covered: Is a fast-food obsession to blame for weight gain? Which is most addictive: sugar, salt, or fat? Will losing weight slowly help you keep it off longer? How long does it take for junk food cravings to stop? How can you modify comfort food recipes to take out fat and calories? And many more! Chuck also reports on a study that tracked people for more than 30 years to see how their diets affected their chances of developing heart disease. The results offer unquestionable proof that often your health starts with what is on your plate! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Weight Loss Class https://wghtloss.cc/pcrmclass — — — 30-Year Heart Disease Study https://bit.ly/2U3HdtI — — — Dr. Vanita Rahman IG: @dr.vanita.rahman Twitter: @DocVanita — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Appointments https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

A plant-based diet can help prevent severe cases of COVID-19 and may reduce the risk of becoming infected altogether, according to two studies. Dr. Neal Barnard explores research analyzing the diets of healthcare workers in six countries. The findings show that eating less meat and dairy and more fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of severe infection by as much as 73%. However, a low-carb keto diet appears to significantly increase the likelihood of becoming severely ill. Dr. Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll also discuss a second study of nearly 600,000 people that not only confirms the protection against severe symptoms, but also reveals that a plant-based diet can provide protection from becoming infected at all. Data on vaccine efficiency and safety, the delta variant, breakthrough cases, and infection trends is also discussed. — — — Plant-Based Diet COVID-19 Study https://bit.ly/3fsW6x1 — — — Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Study https://bit.ly/3CgzSYV — — — COVID-19 Vaccine Safety https://bit.ly/3fwHTiZ — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz reveals the healthiest foods for your gut! No, the list does not include Kraft's new mac and cheese ice cream. Yes, that is a real thing. Join the author of Fiber Fueled and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll as they discuss this double-dairy concoction and what might happen to the guts of those who dare to try it. As you might imagine, it's not pretty! Dr. Bulsiewicz also explains F-GOALS, which is the method he created for incorporating plants into your diet to optimize nutrient diversity! Chuck also opens The Doctor's Mailbag for Dr. Bulsiewicz to answer listener questions: Can a healthy gut help you have healthy skin? Will added food preservatives destroy gut microbiome? Should you always eat organic or just avoid "The Dirty Dozen" foods? And many more! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled: https://amzn.to/2OHnU6i Online course: http://bit.ly/plantfedgut IG: @theguthealthmd — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Learn three steps that can help alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause! By changing the way you eat, it is possible that hot flashes will be reduced dramatically or possibly even stop completely! The steps that will be revealed led to an 84% reduction in severe hot flashes in a study. Dr. Neal Barnard shares the three steps when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for the final episode of this special three-part menopause series on The Exam Room™ podcast. He covers everything from fat and oil in processed food to the fat found in certain produce that may trigger hot flashes. And Dr. Barnard has tips that can make changing your diet a breeze! Plus, you'll hear from Francine Regan Pollock who participated in the WAVS Study on menopause. She couldn't believe the results she experienced! Also, sexual wellness expert Dr. Christie Cobb rounds out the series with an intimate look at menopause. For many couples sex stops after 50 and for many women it can become uncomfortable. Luckily, Dr. Cobb has tips on how to keep the fire burning as the years roll on. Spicing up your love life might just begin with what's cooking in the kitchen! — — — Hot Flash Study https://bit.ly/HtFlshStdy — — — Dr. Christie Cobb Web: https://christiecobbmd.com Instagram: @christiecobbmd Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrCobbFB Appointments: (501) 221-6868 — — — Menopause Series Part 1 Podcast: https://apple.co/3i8sjvl Watch: https://bit.ly/3zNgCQK — — — Menopause Series Part 2 Podcast: https://apple.co/3BLyygF Watch: https://bit.ly/373OfBC — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: @drnealbarnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

An Olympic medalist is shattering the idea that milk does a body good! But isn't chocolate milk the ultimate post-workout recovery drink? Dotsie Bausch shares where this myth started and how the skewed science is misleading. Discover why dairy can actually reduce an athlete's ability to perform at the highest level when Bausch joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast. Bausch shares how a plant-based diet can take an athlete's performance to the next level. And she should know. She peddled her way to a silver medal on the US Olympic cycling team at an age when most of her fellow competitors were enjoying retirement! She also teaches you how to Eat Like An Olympian! Plus, Chuck has a list of vegan Olympians competing in Tokyo! — — — Eat Like An Olympian - Switch4Good https://bit.ly/EatLikeOlympian — — — Dotsie Bausch Instagram: @veganolympian Website: https://dotsiebauschusa.com — — — Food Power for Athletes e-Book https://PCRM.org/Athletes — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The truth, whole truth, and nothing but the truth about soy! Dr. Neal Barnard gives the whole story about the controversial bean in part 2 of the special menopause relief series. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the truth and lies about soy. Many believe that eating soy will do anything from causing cancer to making men grow breasts. But Dr. Barnard has decades worth of data showing not only is that not true, but soy can actually lower the risk of cancer and certainly will not leave men with anything they'll want to get off their chest. Dr. Barnard also answers your questions about soy when Chuck opens the Doctor's Mailbag. Plus, they continue their look at the groundbreaking new study on the powerful effect it can have on reducing hot flashes. Chuck also speaks with Anne Marie Pedrick who shares her own story about stopping relentless hot flashes by adopting a plant-based diet that includes soy. Like so many others who participated in the 12-week study, Anne Marie's turnaround is unbelievable! — — — Hot Flash Study https://bit.ly/HtFlshStdy — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Huge relief is on the way for women suffering from hot flashes! Dr. Neal Barnard shares the results of his powerful study on the dramatic effect a plant-based diet that includes soy can have on the number of hot flashes women have and how intense they are. In many cases, women stopped having them altogether! The study took 12 weeks but the results were felt much sooner! Plus, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll speaks with a woman who participated in the study. Margo LaMarsh experienced the changes first hand! After hot flashes ruled her life day and night, she says she finally got her life back! — — — Hot Flash Study https://bit.ly/HtFlshStdy — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What you eat today can influence whether you will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in the future. Nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Puja Agarwal makes her debut on The Exam Room™ podcast to share her hope-filled research on both diseases when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. The hope Dr. Agarwal provides is for not only the future but also the present, as she also reveals the foods that may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease for those already living with these conditions. Chuck also details a new study that finds eating a plant-based diet that includes soy can reduce moderate-to-severe hot flashes by more than 80%! Dr. Agarwal will be speaking at the 2021 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. The Exam Room listeners can save $50 on the cost of registration by using promo code examroom. This episode of The Exam Room is sponsored by Today's Dietitian and Today's Geriatric Medicine. — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Today's Dietitian https://www.todaysdietitian.com — — — Today's Geriatric Medicine https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com — — — Hot Flash Study https://bit.ly/HtFlshStdy — — — Dr. Puja Agarwal Twitter: @pujaagarwal1902 — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Did you know that some of our favorite foods might cause erectile dysfunction? Dr. Robert Ostfeld looks at 10 of the most popular foods in America when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room! Everything from pizza to French fries to ice cream will go under the microscope! Plus, Dr. Ostfeld reveals the foods that are most likely to help men in the bedroom! You'll also learn why this frustrating symptom may be the first sign that there is something far more sinister going on with your health. Dr. Ostfeld is the Director of Preventive Cardiology at Montefiore Health System in New York City. He will be speaking at the 2021 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. The Exam Room listeners can save $50 on the cost of registration by using promo code examroom. — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Swich Sign up: https://bit.ly/3xbbXHh IG: @thebigswich — — — Dr. Robert Ostfeld Twitter: @drostfeld IG: @drostfeld — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Does soy lower testosterone and cause men to grow breasts? Find out when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the real effects of soy on The Exam Room LIVE! Plus, the Doctor's Mailbag is opened to answer listener questions about all things diet and nutrition. - Can vegetables increase testosterone? - Why do you feel hungry when you eat less fat? - Is the fat in meat healthier than artificial fat? - Which foods can help with hay fever? - And many more! Also, we take a special look at why people with dogs tend to be healthier and even live longer than those without a four-legged companion. The health benefits include fewer heart attacks and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes! Licensed veterinarian Dr. Tove Fall joins Chuck to explore studies and scientific data on the dog and human health phenomenon. Dr. Fall is also a professor of molecular epidemiology in Sweden. This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

America is living sicker and dying younger than other industrialized countries. But why? Dr. Columbus Batiste, an interventional cardiologist, unlocks the secrets of why one of the richest nations in the world is struggling with such poor health. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explore the communities where the crushing gravity of unhealthy diets and lifestyles is being felt the most and people are dying soonest. In some areas, people living just two miles apart can have a 25-year difference in life expectancy. Most importantly, what can be done to change the increasingly sick future? Dr. Batiste is confident that changes he discusses can bring dramatic improvements to our health and longevity! Chuck also reports on a sharp decline in sales of meat worldwide. Dr. Batiste will be speaking at the 2021 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. The Exam Room listeners can save $50 on the cost of registration by using promo code examroom. — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Swich Sign up: https://bit.ly/3xbbXHh IG: @thebigswich — — — Dr. Columbus Batiste Twitter: @iamhealthyheart IG: @healthyheartdoc Web: https://www.slavefood.org — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Does an egg really have more cholesterol than a Big Mac? We crunch the numbers to find out! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to examine the surprising amount of cholesterol found in eggs and whether eating them puts your health in jeopardy. Plus, the Doctor's Mailbag is opened to answer more viewer questions: - Can eggs cause diabetes? - Can plant-based food raise your cholesterol? - How long can your body store vitamin B12? - What are the best vegan foods for lowering cholesterol? - Does eating fat cause the body to produce more cholesterol? - And many others! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

We are led to believe that dairy is the ultimate source for calcium, vitamin D and protein. It is essential for strong bones and without it you'd be as fragile as glass. Your health depends so much on dairy that there is a food group devoted exclusively to it. But have we been misled? "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and dietitian Susan Levin to review the major health claims being touted about milk! They hop on the National Dairy Council website and go over them one by one. All claims are put under the microscope! Everything from bone health to diabetes, heart disease, inflammation, high blood pressure, immune function, gut health, and protein will get a close look. They have the research to separate fact from milky white lies. Plus, Chuck reports on a study that finds vegan diets are optimal for growth in children. — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Fact Check Watch Along https://youtu.be/iglR2O8Ilg4 — — — Child Dairy Study https://bit.ly/3hdQPcP — — — Vitamin Deficiency Study https://bit.ly/3h7S92p — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Learn the top foods and tips for athletes to take their game to the next level without bulking up on protein from meat and dairy. It's a formula that has worked for Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, and Kyrie Irving and now it can work for you too! Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke, authors of The Plant Based Athlete, join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer viewer questions about sports nutrition and improving athletic performance with a game changing approach. - What are the best foods for runners? - How can you gain muscle without eating meat? - Which foods help with muscle recovery? - What is a healthier version of Gatorade? - What should you eat to sustain energy during a marathon? - And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a study that tested vegans and meat eaters head-to-head to see which group was able to build muscle mass more efficiently. The results are a game changer for sports nutrition! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — The Plant Based Athlete https://amzn.to/3qmlRn9 — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Protein Study https://bit.ly/3xHjpda — — — Matt Frazier Twitter: @NoMeatAthlete IG: @nomeatathlete_official — — — Robert Cheeke Twitter: @RobertCheeke IG: @robert.cheeke — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Discover the foods that can improve your chances of surviving cancer and lower the risk of developing it in the first place. Dr. Shireen Kassam estimates the substantial percentage of cancer cases that could be prevented by eating a healthier diet and living a more active lifestyle when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Dr. Kassam also discusses the cancer fighting benefits that older adults can experience by changing their diet even after 50 or more years of eating unhealthy foods. It is proof that it is never too late to get healthy! Dr. Kassam will be speaking at the 2021 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. The Exam Room listeners can save $50 on the cost of registration by using promo code examroom. — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Dr. Shireen Kassam Twitter: @shireenkassam1 IG: @plantbasedhealthprofessionals — — — Plant-Based Health Professionals UK http://bit.ly/PBHealthProUK — — — Plant-Based Health Online http://bit.ly/PBHealthOnline — — — University of Winchester (UK) Plant-Based Course for Health Professionals http://bit.ly/PBCourseUnivWin — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Learn the best foods and diet for lowering cholesterol on this episode of The Exam Room! Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer viewer questions about cholesterol, including whether the keto diet can help lower cholesterol or send it even higher. Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions: - Can plant-based foods raise cholesterol? - Should you stop eating seeds when trying to lose weight? - Why are B vitamins important? - Does a vegan diet cause children to have weaker bones? - And many more! Also, doctors are reportedly seeing "astronomical" weight gain among children since the beginning of the pandemic. Chuck welcomes Fit Fathers founder Kimatni Rawlins to talk about the reasons why this is happening and ways to reverse the unhealthy trend. Kimatni also shares details on the 8th annual Fit Father's Day event that you can participate in from anywhere in the world! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Fit Father's Day http://bit.ly/FitFathersDay2021 IG: @fitfathers — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Sherra Aguirre is well into her senior years, but feels as fit and healthy as someone in their 30's! She shares her journey back to health when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™. Years of eating fast food every day were beginning to catch up with her. Her energy dropped while her blood pressure went sky high. Sherra's heart health was suffering just like many of her family members before her. But after Sherra changed her eating habits and kicked fast food to the curb, she was able to reverse her symptoms of heart disease, including an enlarged heart! Today, the entrepreneur turned author is inspiring others struggling with their health with her book Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: Life Without Heart Disease. Plus, Chuck reports on a study on how effective a plant-based diet can be in limiting severe symptoms of COVID-19 while those eating a high protein, low carbohydrate diet are at far greater risk. — — — Sherra Aguirre Order Joyful, Delicious, Vegan: https://amzn.to/3pScqLW Website: https://sherraaguirre.com IG: @sherraaguirre Twitter: @SherraAguirre — — — COVID-19 Study http://bit.ly/Cov19vegStdy — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The science of midnight snacking and what happens when you go to bed with a full belly! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain why even though you may love to eat late, the midnight munchies probably won't love you back. He will teach you about the problems it can cause from sleep to digestion to packing on pounds. Chuck also opens The Doctor's Mailbag for Dr. B to answer questions sent in by viewers. - Could the same snack cause you to gain weight if you eat it later at night instead of earlier in the day? - Is it better to eat three times a day, frequent small meals, or have extended fasts? - Why are doctors recommending colon cancer screenings for people five years younger than before? - And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a new study of nearly 8,000 people that shows eating fruit may help prevent you from developing diabetes. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled: https://amzn.to/2OHnU6i Online course: http://bit.ly/plantfedgut IG: @theguthealthmd — — — Diabetes and Fruit Study https://bit.ly/3xfdDzv — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What if doctors could write more prescriptions for the kitchen instead of ones for the pharmacy? That is what Swich hopes to find out. The program encourages doctors to share a program with their patients that will show them how to cook healthy meals that can fight heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other preventable illnesses that are claiming millions of lives. Swich is more than just recipes. It's about teaching the skills to turn your favorite recipes into healthy plant-based masterpieces. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll learns the genesis of the program, how it works, and how doctors can implement it into their own practice when he is joined by: - Joe Girard, Swich Co-Founder and CEO, Joe Girard - Ken Rubin Chief Culinary Officer, Ken Rubin - Dr. Brendan Byrne, Medical Director and Co-Founder of Wellness Garage — — — Swich Sign up: https://bit.ly/3xbbXHh IG: @thebigswich — — — ICNM https://pcrm.org/icnm Save $50. Promo code: examroom — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Learn the warning signs that your arteries might be clogged and what you can do about it! How will you know if you are in danger? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast! Dr. Barnard also reveals how long it might take to clear blocked arteries and the best foods for reversing heart disease! Plus, he answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag: - How can you lower chronically high cholesterol? - Where does the iodine in iodized salt come from? - Can eating too many berries be bad for your health? - Is it dangerous to remain in ketosis for a long time? - And many more! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Certain foods can cause migraines in some people, while other foods can prevent or even treat them. Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss research on the foods that have been shown to reduce pain from migraines and those that are the most common triggers for the intense headaches. If you've ever suffered from a migraine you're going to want to hear this! Plus, Chuck is joined by "Plant Fit Meg" who shares her astonishing journey back to health. She is a cancer survivor who stopped yo-yo dieting, lost 80 pounds, overcame chronic pain, and now has more energy than ever! The secret to her success? She says everything changed when her diet did! — — — Migraine Help Safe Food List: http://bit.ly/MigraineFoods Study: http://bit.ly/StudyMigraines — — — Plant Fit Meg IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantfitmeg Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlantFitMeg YouTube: http://bit.ly/PlantFitMegYT — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

These are the top foods to eat when you need an energy boost! Dietitian Lee Crosby (aka "The Fiber Queen") shares what you may want to snack on if you're feeling sluggish as she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live. You will also learn the foods that can slow you down and make you feel tired! We also open up The Dietitian's Mailbag to answer your questions: - How can you beat sugar addiction? - Are monk fruit sweeteners a healthy alternative to sugar? - Can eating fiber help you lose weight? - Should you limit carbs if you're having trouble losing weight? - And many more! Plus, Chuck chats with World Series of Poker champion Daniel Negreanu about the amazing lengths he goes to in order to eat healthy vegan meals during long tournaments. Clearly, he's putting his winnings to good work! This episode is supersized in the healthiest way possible to raise your nutrition IQ! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Lee Crosby IG: @leeatveggiequest — — — Daniel Negreanu IG: @dnegspoker — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The high fat, fast food heavy, standard American diet has infiltrated India. The result? The standard American health conditions that come with it are also affecting the world's second most populated country! Zeeshan Ali, PhD and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explore the consequences of his homeland's expanding appetite for fast food, including exploding rates of heart disease and other preventable conditions. Plus, hear the inspirational story of one woman who is going to extraordinary lengths to reverse the unhealthy trend. Nidhi Nahata has opened JustBe Resto Cafe, India's first and only whole food plant-based oil-free restaurant! She became inspired after improving her own family's health and now is using her groundbreaking restaurant to help others. — — — JustBe Resto Café http://bit.ly/JustBeCafe IG: @JustBeCafe — — — Fight Diabetes with Food: India http://bit.ly/IndiaHealthCourse — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What supplements do vegans need to take? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room for a live Q&A! Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag: -Can carbs raise cholesterol? -Can you lower cholesterol if you don't eat nuts and avocado? -How can a plant-based diet lower blood pressure? -Is olive oil needed for healthy cells? This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg's passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Go behind the scenes of the groundbreaking documentary "Seaspiracy" with producer Kip Andersen and Dr. Neal Barnard as they join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast. Following the success of "What The Health" and "Cowspiracy", Kip reveals how this powerful film came together to expose the falsehoods of the fish industry and the health of our oceans. Everything from the lies of "dolphin safe" labels on tuna to the realities of modern day whale hunts are being discussed. Plus, Dr. Barnard examines research that debunks the popular belief that fish is a health food. The group then looks at the growing number of healthier plant-based fish alternatives that are now being sold in stores. Kip also shares his three part action plan to save the ocean and how you can get involved! — — — Support PCRM Become a member: http://bit.ly/donatePCRM — — — Seaspiracy Watch: http://bit.ly/WatchSeaspiracy Official Website: https://www.seaspiracy.org — — — Kip Andersen Twitter: @Kip_Andersen IG: @kipandersen Facebook: http://bit.ly/KipAFacebook — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The doctors didn't understand how much food could impact fertility until they understood the science of a plant-based diet. Now, OBGYN Dr. Debra Shapiro and lifelong educator Dr. Jeanne Schumacher are sharing the facts about vegan diets and pregnancy on The Exam Room™ podcast. They join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share how food may affect fertility and tips for maintaining a healthy diet throughout pregnancy. The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Exam Room podcast do not necessarily reflect official positions or policies of the Physicians Committee. — — — Pregnancy Advantage Fertility Summit http://bit.ly/PAFertilitySummit — — — PCRM Pregnancy Resources http://bit.ly/PCRMPregnancy — — — Jeanne Schumacher Twitter: @DrJSchumacher — — — Dr. Debra Shapiro Twitter: @DebraShapiroMD — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What effect does a high-fat diet like keto have on gut health? A pretty big one! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ to explore what loading up on a menu full of meat and fat can do to the microbiome and your health! They also chew the fat about plenty of other health issues during this live Q&A! - How the body processes trans fat and saturated fat compared to unsaturated fat - Whether any fats are beneficial to gut health - How to reset gut microbiome after taking antibiotics - The effect of intermittent fasting on gut health - And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a study of more than 15,000 people that shows the significant effect that replacing red meat with mushrooms can have on your health. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled: https://amzn.to/2OHnU6i Online course: http://bit.ly/plantfedgut IG: @theguthealthmd — — — Mushroom Study https://bit.ly/2Qb9qNc — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Why be vegan? Best-selling author Kathy Freston has come up with 72 of the best reasons! Everything from better health to better skin to better sex! She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the list from her new book, 72 Reasons To Be Vegan, on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast. Plus, Chuck reports on a massive study showing a strong connection between nitrate-rich vegetables and heart health. Which veggies lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and clogged arteries? Find out as the diets of almost 60,000 people are put under the microscope! — — — 72 Reasons To Be Vegan Order: https://amzn.to/3vbCjI0 — — — Nitrate Vegetables Study http://bit.ly/NitrVegStudy — — — Kathy Freston Twitter: @kathyfreston IG: @kathyfreston Facebook: http://bit.ly/KathyVeganFB — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Discover why more people than ever are turning to plant-based diets to revolutionize their health! Dr. Alan Desmond joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to reveal the biggest health benefits of going vegan during a special live healthy gut Q&A on The Exam Room™. He also shares tips and secrets from his new book, The Plant-Based Diet Revolution, and answer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag. - What are the best foods for a healthy gut? - What does eating fast food do to your gut? - How much less likely are you to get cancer if you stop eating meat and dairy? - How much can a plant-based diet help with Crohn's disease and IBS? - And many more! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — The Plant-Based Diet Revolution Order book: https://amzn.to/3nDbBFG​ Enter to win: http://bit.ly/PBRevoWin * Entries must be received by 5/10/21 at 5pm ET — — — ICNM Register: https://pcrm.org/icnm — — — Dr. Alan Desmond Twitter: @DrAlanDesmond IG: @dr.alandesmond Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrDesmondFB — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Are there too many carbs in your diet? We hear from someone who is concerned because their nutrition app says they're eating more carbs than they should. Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the amount and type of carbs you should be including in your diet. Plus, Dr. Barnard answers other questions from The Doctor's Mailbag: - Is fiber destroyed by freezing fruits and vegetables? - Which foods can cause migraines? - What are healthy options for salad dressing? - And many more! Chuck also details a new lawsuit filed against the USDA by a group of doctors who accuse the agency of ignoring well-accepted scientific evidence about the diseases linked to meat and dairy consumption in the latest Dietary Guidelines. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — USDA Lawsuit http://bit.ly/USDAsuit — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.VanitaRahman — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

You may not need to count calories in order to lose weight! That's great news for those of us who get frustrated by tediously entering each meal in an app or adding everything up on a calculator! Dr. Vanita Rahman joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for a special weight loss Q&A on The Exam Room™ Live! Learn how calorie counting can become a thing of the past when eating a plant based diet and the vegan foods that can still pack on pounds! Plus, Dr. Rahman unlocks other secrets to weight loss when Chuck opens The Doctor's Mailbag to answer your questions! - What foods help stop junk food cravings? - Can juice and soda cause weight gain? - How does the fat in nuts and seeds compare to the fat in meat and dairy? - What is the best way to keep weight off for good and stop yo-yo dieting? If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — 12-Week Plant-Based Weight Loss Program Register: https://bit.ly/12wkwghtlss Save $50 by registering by April 30 — — — Dr. Vanita Rahman IG: @dr.vanita.rahman Twitter: @DocVanita — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.VanitaRahman — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Researchers examined more than 400 studies on soy and reached one undeniable conclusion. So many of us have been so wrong! - Does soy cause cancer? - Will men grow breasts if they eat soy? - Can soy lead to infertility? - Will soy affect the thyroid? - Is soy safe for children? Mark Messina, PhD, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to reveal the findings of his major analysis that has the undisputed answers! Plus, Chuck reports on a new study that shows how powerful vegetarian diets can be in the fight against heart disease. Messina is Executive Director of the Soy Nutrition Institute. — — — Soy Study https://bit.ly/3xn4XrA — — — Vegetarian Heart Disease Study https://bit.ly/3vctv4C — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Which foods have the biggest carbon footprint? Find out as Dr. Neal Barnard explores research showing how your breakfast, lunch, and dinner all impact the environment when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™. Dr. Barnard also delves into a study showing that diets that are healthier for you can slash your annual carbon emissions by nearly a half-ton! Indeed, in the battle of vegan diets and those featuring meat and dairy, there is a clear environmental winner. Plus, Chuck opens the archives to unearth a conversation with Martin Heller, PhD, about Burger King's supposedly eco-friendly Whopper. The restaurant claims that its beef produces 1/3 less methane emissions. But are those claims true or does their flatulence science actually flatline? Find out! This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by Kinder Beauty. A portion of sales of their cruelty-free beauty boxes goes directly to support the Physicians Committee. Every Kinder Beauty Box is 100% vegan and kinder for the planet, the animals, and your skin! — — — Kinder Beauty https://kinderbeauty.com — — — Healthy Diet, Healthy Environment Study https://bit.ly/2Qmhzyv — — — Plant-Based Climate Summit https://youtu.be/dxzSfiFz3fo?t=27 — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

How much water does it take to produce the food that's in your refrigerator? We're diving into one of the most thorough studies ever conducted on your diet and water scarcity. Martin Heller, PhD, reveals the foods that require the most and least amount of water as he discusses his new study with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast. The amount of water required can vary greatly depending on the type of food it is and where it was produced. So, how much water does the food you eat take? You're about to find out. This episode is sponsored by Kinder Beauty. A portion of sales of their cruelty-free beauty boxes goes directly to support the Physicians Committee. Every Kinder Beauty Box is 100% vegan and kinder for the planet, the animals, and your skin! — — — Kinder Beauty https://kinderbeauty.com — — — Water Scarcity Study https://bit.ly/2P6PJps — — — Plant-Based Climate Summit https://youtu.be/dxzSfiFz3fo?t=27 — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Is raw food or cooked food better for your gut? Gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to review the pros and cons of each and give his opinion. We open up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer your questions during this live Q&A! How does fasting impact gut bacteria? Is wheat bad for the digestive system? What is the effect of "bad carbs" and processed food on the gut? How important are probiotics? And many more! Plus, Chuck reports on a new study examining the inflammatory effect that animal-based foods, sugar and alcohol can have on the gut. The report also reveals the foods that have the biggest anti-inflammatory response. If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fiber Fueled: https://amzn.to/2OHnU6i Online course: http://bit.ly/plantfedgut IG: @theguthealthmd — — — Gut Inflammation Study https://bit.ly/3a9DXBQ — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Fewer than 1 out of 10 people are eating enough fiber! Are you one of them? Dietitian Lee "Fiber Queen" Crosby joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast, to share one of the easiest ways to track your fiber intake that doesn't even require an app! It's called The Quick Fiber Check. You'll also learn some of the lesser known benefits of fiber including: lower rates of depression, lower risk of breast cancer, and fighting type 2 diabetes and arthritis! Perhaps best of all, you will discover how fiber can actually help to stop junk food cravings and even increase your lifespan! Plus, you'll learn the foods that have the most fiber and how slight changes during processing operations can strip all of it away. So, you'll know what to look for the next time you're in the grocery store! — — — Heart Health Immersion Register: http://bit.ly/HeartImmersion — — — Quick Fiber Check http://bit.ly/fiberchecklist — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @Veggie_Quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeggieQuest Web: https://veggie-quest.com — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What are the healthiest foods for your skin? Discover the best diet with anti-aging foods that may fight wrinkles, clear acne, reduce psoriasis, eczema and more. Plus, learn the foods you may be eating right now that could be harming your skin! Award-winning dermatologist Dr. Jessica Krant joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast to dish on how your diet can help you look and feel your best. We open up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer viewer questions during this live Q&A! Is diet or genetics a bigger factor for aging? What are the best anti-aging foods? What foods fight eczema and psoriasis? How does refined sugar compare to natural sugar for skin health? Does chocolate cause acne? Is dairy bad for the skin? And many more! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Heart Health Immersion Register: http://bit.ly/HeartImmersion — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Jessica Krant Twitter: @TheSkinMD IG: @drkranttheskinmd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSkinMD Web: https://artofdermatology.com — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Before she was star of her own plant-based series on Amazon Prime, Gianna Simone was struggling to overcome an abusive upbringing and unhealthy relationship with food. From growing up in foster care to battling personal demons, Gianna found that her path forward began with taking care of herself and taking a hard look at the unhealthy choices she had been making, including the food that she was eating. Today, she is an inspiring actress, author and the host of "Love, Gianna" and co-author of the Plant Love e-cookbook. She joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share her exciting journey of going down what she calls the "rabbit hole of truth" and finding her way back to health. Plus, Chuck reveals the findings of a new study showing a strong connection between processed meat and premature death. He also has details on the record number of people who went Vegan at the start of the new year for Veganuary! — — — ICNM Register: https://pcrm.org/icnm — — — Gianna Simone Twitter: @GiannaSimone1 IG: @gsimone Love, Gianna on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3dGJzES Plant Love e-Cookbook: https://bit.ly/3mjF0nE — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

What are the healthiest foods for your heart? Which ones can support your cardiovascular system and help you lose weight? Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his insight! Dr. Barnard also unscrambles egg science and reveals eye-opening findings from a new study. The analysis of more than 20,000 people reaches a dramatic conclusion about the effect eggs can have on your health. Plus, we open up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer viewer questions during this live Q&A! Do free range eggs have less cholesterol? What are the best options for snacks on the go? Can post-menopausal hormones prevent weight loss? Is it possible to lose weight while eating processed food? And many more! If you have a question you'd like to ask the experts on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — Heart Health Immersion Register: http://bit.ly/HeartImmersion — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Fact check nutrition claims on the official beef website with Dr. Neal Barnard and dietitian Lee Crosby as they join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™! The website claims that beef is part of a heart healthy diet. What evidence is there to support the claim? What does independent research show? The website also claims that beef is an essential food for babies. Do they need it to grow up big and strong or is red meat laying the foundation for heart disease later in life? Dr. Barnard and Lee have a mountain of research all leading to an undeniable conclusion. Additionally, the website states that eating beef can improve cholesterol levels. How could such a claim be made when there is decades of independent research pointing in the opposite direction? The group dissects those statements to see whether they hold any merit! And of course protein, protein, protein! — — — Heart Health Immersion Register: https://bit.ly/HeartImmersion — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @Veggie_Quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Web: https://veggie-quest.com — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

The food you eat may reduce your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease even if it runs in your family. Leading Alzheimer's researchers Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share the scientific evidence that shows how diet plays a large role in cognitive ability as we age. Discover the best foods you should be eating and what you should be leaving off your plate for optimal brain health. Plus, you will learn how sleep and other lifestyle changes can also reduce Alzheimer's risk. Plus, Team Sherzai, authors of The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution, offers new hope for fighting the disease when they answer viewer questions as Chuck opens The Doctor's Mailbag. What percentage of Alzheimer's cases are due exclusively to genetics? Is coconut oil good for the brain? Is diet, exercise, or sleep the most important for brain health? Is chocolate a good "brain food"? Are you doomed if you don't start eating a plant-based diet until 50 years old? And many more! If you have a question you'd like to ask the doctors on the show, tweet it to @ChuckCarrollWLC using #ExamRoomLive. — — — The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution Register: https://amzn.to/2P5zSHF — — — ICNM Register: https://pcrm.org/icnm — — — Team Sherzai Twitter: @SherzaiMD IG: @thebraindocs Facebook: http://bit.ly/SherzaiFB — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Your diet could be part of a social justice movement whether you meant for it to be or not. Every bite you take makes a profound statement. On this episode of The Exam Room™ , Omowale Adewale, founder of Black VegFest, and Kimatni Rawlins, founder of Fit Fathers, join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss food, identity, health and how it pertains to our society which are the topics of Omowale's book, Brotha Vegan. Brotha Vegan, edited by Adewale, unpacks the lived experience of Black men on veganism, fatherhood, politics, sexuality, gender, health, popular culture, spirituality, food, animal advocacy, the environment, and the many ways that veganism is lived and expressed within the Black community in the United States. — — — Brotha Vegan https://amzn.to/2P01duP — — — Heart Health Immersion http://bit.ly/HeartImmersion — — — Omowale Adewale IG: @omowaleadewale Web: https://omowale.org Patreon: http://bit.ly/3lDuffA — — — Kimatni Rawlins IG: @K22Raw Web: http://www.fitfathers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitFather — — — Chuck Carroll IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 202-527-7500 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!