The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

What is the perfect formula for heart health? Is exercise more important or is nutrition king of the cardiovascular kingdom? On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Kim Williams joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his thoughts on achieving optimal heart health, including the balance between a healthy diet and commitment to exercise. Plus, he shares the foods you should be eating to keep your heart beating healthfully. The renowned cardiologist also gives his thoughts on how a healthy diet may be helping extend the careers of tennis legends Serena Williams and devoted vegan Novak Djokovic. And he discusses the medical challenges that are facing Black women regardless of wealth or celebrity status. Chuck also revisits an eye-opening conversation about cholesterol with Dr. Steve Neabore. They tackle how the body produces its own cholesterol and dive into the science behind clogged arteries caused by a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet. — — — Dr. Kim Williams Twitter: @cardio10s — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

You can get all of the Omega-3s you need while eating a vegan diet. This is how. Dr. Jim Loomis reveals the best plant-based sources of the fatty acids when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast. He also discusses the role Omega-3s play for your health and why it isn't necessary to take fish oil supplements. Dr. Loomis also teaches the optimal ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acids in your diet. Plus, he answers other plant-based diet and nutrition questions! - How much B12 do you need? Is too much of it harmful? - What does and does not count as a whole food? - What are the best ways to find healthy plant-based meals when traveling internationally? - And many more! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Jim Loomis IG: @jfloomismd Game Changers: https://gamechangersmovie.com — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Many people think that losing weight is easy, but keeping it off is the hard part. Nearly 40 years ago Victoria Moran lost 60 pounds and has kept it all off! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Victoria who shares her secrets to winning the battle of the bulge once and for all. A huge part of her success is eating a vegan diet. She and Chuck compare the tricks and tips they've learned over time to stay healthy and prevent the pounds from piling back on. Victoria also talks about ways to manage food cravings and addictions. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis help raise your nutrition IQ by opening The Doctor's Mailbag and answering your questions! How can a heart attack survivor who went vegan convince their doctor that it is a healthy diet? Should you eat only raw vegetables every day or should you eat cooked ones as well? How can you control sugar cravings? What are the health advantages of including soy in your diet? And many more! — — — Victoria Moran Acing Age Retreat: https://tinyurl.com/acingageretreat ~ Use code POD for 20% off registration ~ Main Street Vegan: http://wghtloss.cc/MainStVegan Twitter: @Victoria_Moran IG: @mainstreetvegan — — — Switch4Good Web: https://switch4good.org Podcast: http://wghtloss.cc/S4Gpod — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Adam Sud found the will to live by overcoming a drug addiction and surviving an attempted suicide. He credits much of his strength to three things: confronting his demons, reflecting inward, and changing the way he was eating. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Adam joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his remarkable journey back from the breaking point and the way in which nutrition played a key role in his recovery. He is now leading the INFINITE Study which examines the effects of a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet on physical and mental health as well as resilience in addiction recovery. In essence, can a healthy diet increase the likelihood that someone will achieve long-term sobriety? Adam's own experience offers hope that sobriety and health can be very much intertwined. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard offers advice to a listener who wants to go vegan, but whose spouse is not being supportive of the change. He offers the tools that can keep their relationship as healthy as a plant-based diet. — — — Adam Sud IG: @plantbasedaddict The INFINITE Study: https://bit.ly/2BGABZ3 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @drnealbarnard IG: @drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Improving your diet isn't just about changing the food you eat. A big part of it is also changing the way you cook! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Chef Lauren Kretzer joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to help us unlearn unhealthy cooking habits. For many of us, that means rethinking the way we've been doing things in the kitchen since we were a kid. It could be not reaching for oil or butter every time you put food in a pan. Or maybe is shaking on salt before ever tasting the food. Whatever it may be, it's time to unlearn those unhealthy habits and become masters in a new healthier way of cooking! Lauren shares five tips to help get you started! Plus, Dr. Vanita Rahman and dietitian Lee Crosby, aka The Fiber Queen, team up to answer questions from The Doctor's Mailbag. What are good sources of vitamin E other than nuts and seeds? Why is it hard to lose those stubborn last five pounds? How much does gut bacteria weigh? What is the best way to repopulate the gut with good bacteria after taking antibiotics? Should women trying to become pregnant take prenatal vitamins? And many more! — — — Chef Lauren Kretzer IG: @lauren_kretzer Healthy & Whole 5-Day Challenge: http://bit.ly/ChefLK5Day Web: http://www.laurenkretzer.com — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Marco Antonio Regil had million-dollar endorsement deals with the likes of McDonald's and Nestlé. But the television superstar abruptly walked away from multiple lifetimes worth of financial security after going vegan because he could no longer in good conscious sell products that he knew were unhealthy. The former host of the Spanish language versions of The Price Is Right and Family Feud joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast to talk about risking fame and fortune to follow his heart down a healthier path and help others along the way. Also, the Plant Based MD, Dr. Judy Brangman, steps into The Exam Room to share the five basic nutrition rules she lives by to stay healthy! Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard examines how differently the body processes natural sugar found in fruit and refined sugar used in processed food. — — — Marco Antonio Regil IG: @marcoantonioregil Twitter: @marcoregil Web: https://marcoantonioregil.com — — — Dr. Judy Brangman IG: @theplantbasedmd Twitter: @theplantbasedmd Web: https://theplantbasedmd.com/ — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

He was sitting in class and it struck him: why isn't the professor talking about preventing diseases instead of just treating them with pills? Muzammil Ahmad knew about the health benefits of a plant-based diet and how powerful of a role they can play in preventing the very same chronic diseases that were being discussed. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Muzammil joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about taking matters into his own hands to teach the teachers! He worked tirelessly to add preventative medicine to the curriculum. And wouldn't you know his efforts paid off! He got the administration to listen to science. Now the future of nutrition in medicine is bright at his school and even brighter for the thousands who will eventually become patients of these doctors-to-be! Also, Dr. Vanita Rahman joins the show to talk about an alarming drop in the fitness of children. Less than half of adolescents are now aerobically fit. Dr. Rahman offers insight on how we can reverse this unhealthy trend! She and Chuck talk about how food can both cause and prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic diseases even before these kids become adults. Plus, she'll answer your questions as we open the Doctor's Mailbag. - What are the top healthy choices for vegan fast food? Are there even any? - Do the same genes that increase breast cancer risk for women also increase the risk of ovarian cancer? — — — Muzammil Ahmad IG: @dr.plantbased — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Get ready for some real talk about dairy! Despite growing calls from doctors and the medical community to eliminate dairy from the diet, it is still being recommended as a cornerstone of a "healthy diet" in the nutrition guidelines for Americans. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietitian Susan Levin to breakdown the myths about milk and cheese. After hearing all the facts, you will be left wondering, why isn't everyone saying dairy is scary?! Also, Dr. Nick Borja joins the show from Miami to offer Dr. Nick's 5 Tips for Healthy Eating During the Pandemic. Plus, he'll be answering your questions as we open the Doctor's Mailbag. - What are the best plant-based sources of protein other than beans and soy? - Should I take a multi-vitamin if I'm vegan? What should I take into consideration? - How can I make sure I'm getting all the nutrients I need from fruits, vegetables, beans and grains? - Am I missing out on fiber or other nutrients by making my own plant-based milk? - And many more! — — — Dr. Nick Borja Web: https://nickborjamd.com IG: @nickborjamd — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Vince Bodiford is ready to make a change and reclaim his health! On this episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast, Vince and his plant-powered mentor Kimatni Rawlins join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the beginning of Vince's journey into the plant-based world. Like many of us, Vince had become frustrated by his weight and finally reached a breaking point. In his time of need, he reached out to Kimatni for help. Together they offer an authentic glimpse into the real life experience of someone attempting to break a lifetime of unhealthy eating habits and wean themselves off meat and dairy. Eating a "perfect" vegan diet doesn't happen overnight for most people, including Vince. But with Kimatni's help he is determined to get there! Follow along as we learn about his first month fueled by plants! Plus, Chuck and Dr. Vanita Rahman discuss a new law in Mexico that would treat the sale of junk food and chips to minors just like cigarettes. It would be illegal for anyone to buy them until they're 18 years old! Plus, Dr. Rahman answers your questions as we open the Doctor's Mailbag. - What foods cause acne? - Are low-fat diets beneficial for kidney stones? - Is stevia a good replacement for regular sugar? - Is eliminating sugar the only way to stop cravings for sweets? — — — Kimatni Rawlins IG: @K22Raw Web: http://www.fitfathers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitFather — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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 safe for children to eat a vegan diet? Yes! Science shows no meat, no dairy, no problem! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about the research that changed her from being a "milk pusher" to an advocate for plant-based diets. Dr. Yami also talks about: - What health issues can happen to children who drink an abundance of milk and eat a lot of cheese. - How those problems can follow children into adulthood and intensify as they grow older. - The science showing milk does not protect bones from fractures. - The healthiest way for children to build strong bones. - The milk alternatives that parents should consider giving children. - Plant foods that are high in calcium. Dr. Jim Loomis also joins the show to open the Doctor's Mailbag and answer your questions! - How can you get enough calcium without eating dairy? - Does calcium from plants interfere with iron absorption? - Is it possible for cholesterol to become too low on a plant-based diet? - And many more! — — — Dr. Yami IG: @thedoctoryami Web: VeggieFitKids.com Facebook: https://bit.ly/DrYamiFB Podcast: https://apple.co/2Cg4sYJ — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Get ready to learn about gut bacteria and your diet! Dr. Alan Desmond returns to The Exam Room™ podcast to join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and field questions about foot, microbiome and gut health! Among the questions answered: - Is kombucha good for gut health? - How much kimchi does a person need to eat to impact gut microbiome? - Does spicy food help or hurt gut bacteria? - What is a good ratio of cooked food to raw food in the diet? - Can coffee upset good gut bacteria? Plus, many more! Invest a half hour of your time for a happier and healthier gut! Dr. Desmond will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Dr. Alan Desmond Twitter: @DrAlanDesmond IG: @dr.alandesmond Happy Gut Course: https://bit.ly/happygutcourse — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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 possible for someone who eats a healthy vegan diet to become infected with the coronavirus? As much as you may wish to say no, the fact is that no diet can offer immunity to COVID-19. However, a healthy diet may still make a huge difference in the outcome of the case. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Eric O'Grey joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his experience with COVID-19. At one point Eric weighed 340 pounds and was on 15 different medications. Doctors even told him that he would die if he didn't change his ways. He began eating a vegan diet and with the help of a loving dog, Peety, whom he adopted from a local shelter, began to lose weight and reclaim his health. He says that going vegan saved his life once. Now, after getting COVID-19 he thinks it may have saved it for a second time. Eric also speaks about mother-in-law who didn't begin eating a plant-based diet until she was 96 and in poor health. Within weeks of making the change doctors took Josephine off of all her medication and she began walking 2 to 3 miles every day! She is proof that it is never too late to get healthy! Also on the show, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis answer your questions! Is it healthy to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day? Will pureeing beans reduce the amount of fiber they have? Is it better to eat nuts raw or roasted? Tips for someone with osteoporosis who is going vegan? Many more Dr. Barnard will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Exam Room listeners can use the promo code exam20 to save 20% on registration! — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Eric O'Grey Web: https://ericandpeety.com/ Twitter: @Eric_OGrey "Walking With Peety" Book: https://amzn.to/3i5w4iw Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3k1L6rc — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Millions are living with the painful symptoms of Crohn's disease, but they may find relief by eating a vegan diet. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Alan Desmond talks about the global surge of Crohn's disease that occurred as more and more people began eating the high-fat, high-calorie, and highly processed standard Western diet. Moreover, he and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll discuss the way in which a plant-based diet can reverse the unhealthy trend and possibly even the diagnosis of Crohn's! Dr. Desmond also delves into the science behind how a high-fiber diet creates a healthy environment in the gut and shares some successful cases of patients with Crohn's who have seen dramatic improvements. Chuck also examines how COVID-19 can affect the heart when he is joined by Dr. Columbus Batiste. The pair discuss new studies showing the ways in which the virus can cause inflammation of the heart muscle and lining as well as the possibility that the damage will be permanent. Plus, Dr. Batiste talks about The Slave Food Project, which explores the "weaponization of food in the creation of health disparities in African American communities irrespective of income." Dr. Desmond will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Use promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Dr. Alan Desmond Twitter: @DrAlanDesmond IG: @dr.alandesmond Happy Gut Course: https://bit.ly/happygutcourse — — — Dr. Columbus Batiste Twitter: @iamhealthyheart Slave Food Project: https://www.slavefood.org — — — Studies Crohn's disease remission with a plant-based diet: A case report: http://tinyurl.com/CDREMISSION Evolving role of diet in the pathogenesis and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases: http://tinyurl.com/GutPaper Recommendation of plant-based diets for inflammatory bowel disease: http://tinyurl.com/IBDCHIBA Dietary guidance from the international organization for the study of inflammatory bowel diseases: http://tinyurl.com/IBDGUIDELINE — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

Dr. Kim Williams takes a new look at the racial disparities of the coronavirus as he joins The Exam Room™ podcast. If the playing field were equal, African Americans would essentially be at no higher risk of COVID-19, according to Williams. However, as it stands now, Blacks are dying at a rate nearly 2.5 times greater than Asians and Whites and at even higher levels in some areas. What then is causing the staggering differences? Dr. Williams, chief of cardiology at Rush University and former president of the American College of Cardiology, examines those factors, including systemic racism, as he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. He also discusses research that finds once data models have been adjusted to account for obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, race does not play a significant factor in the risk of COVID-19 related deaths or severity of cases. Additionally, Dr. Williams and Chuck talk about the role diet can play in mitigating those risks and how those with limited means can adopt a plant-based diet. Thus, their chances of developing severe symptoms of COVID-19 would decrease. Plus, Chuck is joined by Laura Sainz who shares her remarkable journey back to health. Laura was thriving professionally in the corporate world, but also living in constant pain after developing Crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis and other chronic conditions prior to the age of 25. Tired of living an unhealthy life, she began to explore her health but it wasn't until she adopted a fully vegan diet that her pain dissipated. She details the moment the unhealthy dark clouds she had been living under finally lifted and she was able to live vegan vibrantly. Today, she's helping others on their journey back to health! Dr. Williams will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Exam Room listeners can use the promo code exam20 to save 20% on registration! — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Dr. Kim Williams Twitter: @cardio10s — — — Laura Sainz Twitter: @LauraCSainz Live Vegan Vibrantly: https://bit.ly/LVVonline Food As Medicine Summit: https://bit.ly/FoodMedSummit — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment 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!

What you eat can have a major consequence on the environment. How does the carbon footprint of foods from a plant-based diet compare to those found in the standard American diet? The differences can be massive! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Martin Heller to explore the connection between greenhouse gas emissions and food. It's not just the health of the environment that is at stake, It's also your health! Dr. Heller explains how eating a diet that produces the most amount of greenhouse gases can substantially increase your risk of dying from heart disease and cancer! Plus, he and Chuck examine Burger King's new "Reduced Methane Emissions Beef" Whopper to see if the restaurant's claims that lemongrass-fed cows truly reduce "methane emissions" — a fancy term for flatulence and belches — by 33%. Also, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis answer your health and nutrition questions! Does high cholesterol matter if the bad cholesterol levels are low? What should vegans know about vitamins A and D? Can cheese be a carrier for COVID-19? How can a plant-based diet help with multiple auto-immune disorders? How much iodine should we eat? Many more! Dr. Heller will be speaking at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Exam Room listeners can use the promo code exam20 to save 20% on registration! — — — Laurie Frick: Visualize Your Diet https://bit.ly/3fSLPbJ — — — ICNM Conference Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm Promo code exam20 to save 20%! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — 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 coronavirus pandemic is once again shining a light on the effects of systemic racism on health. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, we delve into some of the unfair health disadvantages faced by Black and Indigenous people and people of color—along with the medical community's role in addressing these health disparities. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by medical student Brooklynne Palmer, a rising figure in the health community and social media star, to discuss how and why to take race, culture, and income into consideration when talking with patients about their health. Brooklynne describes how understanding patients' cultures and keeping an open mind about patients' individual stories and circumstances will help doctors best serve all of their patients. Brooklynne also shares her own personal story: why she decided to become a doctor and why she plans to incorporate plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine into her future practice! Plus, Neal Barnard, MD, checks in to discuss new information on the ability of the coronavirus to spread so rapidly, how long it can linger in the air, and how contagious a person is once they become infected. — — — Brooklynne ("Beets By Brooke") IG: @beetsbybrooke — — — APM Research Lab https://bit.ly/3hqs0cn — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — 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 life expectancy for vegans is up to 10 years longer than those who eat the standard American diet. Dr. Hana Kahleova joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss her new paper on plant-based diets and healthy aging. Her research shows that eliminating meat and dairy from the diet is capable of more than just extending your life, it can add quality years to it. She says that the Fountain of Youth can be as close as your kitchen! Dr. Neal Barnard also joins the show to discuss the newest government funded artery clogging creation at Taco Bell, the Grilled Cheese Burrito. While it may sound strange that the government is responsible for what's on a fast food menu, he and Chuck delve into Dairy Management Inc. which is a federally funded agency that employs an army of food scientists whose sole mission is to create items specifically crafted to get you to eat more cheese. You may think that's way out in left field until you see the documents backing up the claims. Also on the show, Dr. Jia Xu checks in from Beijing to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic in China where it all began. He says in some ways life is returning to normal. In other ways, however, they will never be the same. In the case of eating habits that's a good thing as Dr. Xu explains how thousands are now adopting a plant-based diet to improve their health! — — — Plant-Based Diets & Longevity Paper https://bit.ly/3jeK4bd — — — Dairy Management Inc. Documents: https://switch4good.org/ Mark Kennedy Interview: https://apple.co/2CBdRd6 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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!

Do you need to take a multivitamin or supplement or can you get all the vitamins and nutrients you need from food? That is a question that millions are wondering and also something that vitamin companies are counting on. The global supplement industry is worth more than $120 billion as people turn to the vitamin aisle rather than the produce aisle. On this episode of The Exam Room™, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to settle the great vitamin debate. You will learn how to eat a healthy diet to ensure your body gets nearly everything it needs from the food on your plate and the vitamins you should still be stocking up on even when eating a plant-based diet. Dr. Barnard also discusses whether the coronavirus can be found on the meat and fish being sold in your local grocery store! Multiple studies have shown people are going home with a lot more than they bargained for. Plus, Olympian Dotsie Bausch returns to the show! She and Chuck discuss the growing number of elite athletes who are ditching dairy and making the Switch 4 Good! As certain as she is that she has a medal to her name, Dotsie is equally certain that talk of dairy being essential for strong bones is a bunch of hot air. Simply put, milk does a body bad! — — — Switch 4 Good Website: https://switch4good.org/ Podcast: https://switch4good.org/podcast/ Twitter: @Switch4GoodOrg IG: @Switch4Good — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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 LaJaunie family lost an incredible 1,000 pounds after going vegan! Inspired by Josh LaJaunie, who was the first to switch to a plant-based diet and lost more than 200 pounds, other members of the family made the change and radically improved their health as they watched the weight melt away! Mom Ramona and brothers Josh and Dustin join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who also lost 280 pounds, to chronicle their amazing transformation and talk about their plant-based cookbook Pure Ambrosia! One family member even was able to park their scooter for good and start walking again after changing their eating habits! Plus, cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery joins the show to talk about how the body begins to heal before you can even notice that you've lost any weight. He also answers your questions about heart health and nutrition. - How can cholesterol levels rise on a plant-based diet and what can be done about it? - What are safe amounts of salt, oil, and sugar? - What is the best way to juice cleanse and water fast? - What are the health benefits of algae? - Why do some suggest eating raw food in the morning and cooked food later in the day? - Plus, many others! — — — The LaJaunie Family Pure Ambrosia Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3eroH3w Sick To Fit: https://amzn.to/383z2Ap Twitter: @joshlajaunie IG: @joshlajaunie — — — Dr. Baxter Montgomery Nutrition Bootcamp: https://wghtloss.cc/DrMClasses Montgomery Heart and Wellness: https://wghtloss.cc/MontHeart — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — 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!

Do milk and dairy belong in the same category as tobacco and processed meat? On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, health benefits of dairy are debated as renowned epidemiologist Dr. Gary Fraser joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. Does cheese or a glass of milk increase the risk for cancer and chronic disease or are they the cornerstones of a healthy diet? Some of the research being discussed may be counter to what many who subscribe to a plant-based diet believe. Dr. Fraser served as the director of the Adventist health studies at Loma Linda for 32 years and was heavily involved in the Adventist Health Study-1 as well as the development of the Adventist Health Study-2. Chuck also explores other research that shows dairy can be more nefarious when it comes to your health as he revisits a conversation with oncology nutritionist Alison Tierney. She strongly recommends eliminating dairy as eating a whole food plant-based diet has been shown to be one of the best preventative measures for cancer and other chronic diseases. Alison, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, discusses the link between dairy fat and estrogen as well as the production of other potentially cancer-causing hormones such as 5alpha-P and IGF-1. Dr. Fraser will be a featured speaker at the upcoming International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. — — — ICNM Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Associations of Dairy Study https://bit.ly/3f36LMR — — — Alison Tierney https://www.wholesomellc.com PCOS Journey: https://bit.ly/3gv7WoD — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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 happens when identical twins eat two completely different diets? Hugo and Ross Turner wanted to know. For 12 weeks one of them went vegan while the other continued eating meat and dairy. What happened during that time was amazing! They join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about how their experiences differed. One lost more weight, one gained more energy, one lowered their cholesterol, and that's just the start! The Turner Twins' story has captured the world and now they're sharing it on The Exam Room™. Also on the show, Dr. Jasmol Sardana, aka Dr. Jazz, returns to answer your questions as Chuck opens the Doctor's Mailbag. Among the questions answered: - What plant-based foods should diabetics avoid? - How can an elderly person improve their immune system? - How low is too low for A1C levels on a vegan diet? - How much fiber is lost when blending whole fruits and vegetables in a smoothie? --- --- --- SPOILER: If you don't want to know how the Turner Twins' vegan diet experiment turned out, stop reading until you've listened to the show. ** Ross (Omnivorous Diet) ** CHOLESTEROL Before: 6.5 After: 6.5 WEIGHT Before: 187 lbs After: 191 lbs MUSCLE MASS Before: 158 lbs After: 166 lbs ** Hugo (Vegan Diet) ** CHOLESTEROL Before: 5.9 After: 4.9 WEIGHT Before: 185 lbs After: 182 lbs MUSCLE MASS Before: 153 lbs After: 152 lbs It is interesting to note that although Ross gained greater muscle mass with a traditional diet, Hugo reported no symptoms of weakness and had a feeling of similar strength while eating a vegan diet. — — — The Turner Twins Web: https://www.theturnertwins.co.uk/ IG: @theturnertwiins Twitter: @theturnertwins — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @drjasmol — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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 estimated 1 out of 7 adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease. And 9 out of 10 have no idea that they do. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Shivam Joshi joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about combating kidney disease with diet! While many with CKD are advised not to eat fruits and vegetables, Dr. Joshi explains why he prescribes a vegan diet for many of his patients and how an abundance of plant-based foods can improve their health! Chuck and Dr. Joshi also weigh in on the effect the keto diet can have on the kidneys as well as claims by actor Liam Hemsworth that eating a plant-based diet caused him to develop a kidney stone. Dr. Joshi will be a featured speaker at the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Plus, future doctor and current social media star Brooklyne (aka @BeetsByBrooke) joins the show to discuss learning culinary medicine in medical school! Indeed, this soon-to-be doctor is learning about preventative medicine before her career even begins! She and Chuck also talk about the current COVID-19 pandemic, the immense interest of medical students in studying the connection between food and chronic diseases, the promising direction of medicine in the future, and the Black Lives Matter movement. — — — Dr. Shivam Joshi Twitter: @sjoshimd Web: https://www.afternoonrounds.com — — — Brooklyne ("Beets By Brooke") IG: @beetsbybrooke — — — ICNM Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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!

Now more than ever we should be eating as if the world depended on it, because it does. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. David Katz, a preventative medicine specialist and author of How To Eat, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to weigh the magnitude of our food choices on everything from the environment to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Katz also shares his opinion on how differently the global pandemic would be playing out if doctors focused more on food and lifestyle rather than just treating the symptoms of chronic conditions. He and Chuck then discuss his time working in an overflowing New York City hospital during the height of the pandemic. Dr. Katz will be a featured speaker at the upcoming International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard talks about how your blood type can impact your risk of COVID-19. Should you change your eating habits if your blood is Type A rather than Type O? Also, Dr. Jim Loomis teams up with Dr. Barnard to answer your health and nutrition questions! — — — Dr. David Katz How To Eat: https://amzn.to/2VcBHSL True Health Initiative COVID-19 Resources: https://bit.ly/TrueHCovid Twitter: @DrDavidKatz — — — ICNM Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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 can going vegan for 15 days do for your health? Amazing things! Dr. Ted Barnett, also known as "Dr. Veggie," joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast to talk about the dramatic improvements he's seen in patients after little more than two weeks. Following a lifetime of high cholesterol, Dr. Barnett says his patients experience a 50-point drop on average. Others who have struggled with their weight will see the scale finally head in the right direction and keep on going! Others with diabetes can also see dramatic improvements with their blood sugar, and that's just the start. The high-tech doctor with low-tech solutions also shares some of the biggest successes he's witnessed among those who have taken part in his 15-day whole food plant-based jumpstart at the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute. He will be speaking at the upcoming International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine. Chuck is also joined by Josh LaJaunie who once weighed 420 pounds before devoting himself to a more healthy lifestyle. The result? He wound up on the cover of Runner's World magazine! Josh shares his secrets to transforming into a seasoned marathon runner and also how he's inspired his family to follow in his footsteps. Collectively, they have now lost a half-ton! Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard pops the top on the myth of diet soda and weight loss! — — — Dr. Ted Barnett 15-Day WFPB Jumpstart: https://bit.ly/3hRtbm6 Twitter: @roclifemed IG: @drveggie.rochester — — — Josh LaJaunie Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3eroH3w Sick To Fit: https://amzn.to/383z2Ap Twitter: @joshlajaunie IG: @joshlajaunie Web: http://www.joshlajaunie.com — — — ICNM Register: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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 Ignoffo family lost 250 pounds together after they began eating a vegan diet! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Stefanie Ignoffo joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to talk about their unbelievable plant-powered transformation. At one point in her life, Stefanie could barely climb a flight of stairs and thought she would need a walker just to get around the family's home. Today, she can't wait to hop on her bike and pedal for miles with her husband and three children who have also experienced remarkable health turnarounds. Stefanie has parlayed her love of plants and newfound health into a career helping others through her non-profit, Plantspiration. She is also a certified Food For Life instructor. Dr. Vanita Rahman also joins the show to discuss food addiction and answer listener questions about weight loss! — — — Stefanie Ignoffo https://www.plantspiration.org/ IG: @Plantspiration Twitter: @Plantspiration1 Facebook: https://bit.ly/PlantspirationFB — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook YouTube: https://bit.ly/PCRMYouTube — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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 report that may reshape nutrition advice given to millions of Americans will soon be discussed in Washington. It is the groundwork for the updated USDA Dietary Guidelines that are set to be released early next year. And one thing is clear — research shows the guidelines should call for less meat and more plants! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietitian Susan Levin to explore the recommendations that everyone eating a plant-based diet should be hoping for! They also look at the confusion surrounding some of the current guidelines and how they can be improved. The update currently being crafted by the USDA comes on the heels of the American Cancer Society's new nutrition guidance which does not include red or processed meat, both of which have been tied to many forms of cancer. Likewise, Canada has deemphasized dairy in its latest nutrition guidelines because of cancer concerns. Will the US be the next country to take a healthy step toward a plant-based way of eating? Also on the show, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jim Loomis open up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer your questions! Are canned beans as healthy as dried beans? Which is unhealthier: white meat or dark meat? What would happen if all meat markets were to close? And many others! — — — Plant-Based Dietary Recommendations https://bit.ly/PCRMDietGuideline — — — Toilet Paper Study https://bit.ly/TPStudyHoarding — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Two of the biggest names in nutrition join forces to answer your questions! Doctors Neal Barnard and Michael Greger join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer questions ranging from vitamin D and the immune system to the nutritional values of white and brown rice. They also offer their thoughts on whether vegans should get tested regularly for nutrient levels. Dr. Greger also talks about his new book "How To Survive A Pandemic" and ponders what would happen if all meat markets worldwide were to close. He also reveals what many health experts worry will become the next major pandemic, one far deadlier than COVID-19. Plus, the powerful story of Kathleen Gage is told as she joins Chuck for a moving interview. Kathleen overcame substance abuse, obesity, an abusive relationship, and denial of her true identity to become a success in the business world. She is now becoming an inspiration in the health community after adopting a plant-based diet and running her first marathon after the age of 60! Special thanks to Vegan Liftz for ranking The Exam Room among their top plant-based podcasts! — — — Dr. Michael Greger How To Survive A Pandemic Order: https://amzn.to/3dofBng — — — Kathleen Gage http://plantbasedeatingforhealth.com Twitter: @plantbasedefh IG: @plantbasedeatingforhealth — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Many of us are fearful that if a disease runs in the family we will get it and there is nothing that we can do. It's as if our fate is already sealed. However, on this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Jill Erickson and her husband Joel whose stories are proof that doesn't have to be the case. Colon cancer runs deeply in Jill's family — her mom, aunt, and cousin all had it. When it hit particularly close to home she turned to her husband, Joel, and said that she knew that she would die from it as well and that it was only a matter of time. Then something happened one Sunday afternoon. Armed with a big bowl of snacks and the tv remote, she sat down on the couch expecting to burn brain cells and get a few hours closer to an inescapable diagnosis. Instead, she stumbled across a certain documentary on Netflix and began learning about the benefits of a plant-based diet. Suddenly, she realized that her family history of cancer did not have to be her destiny. The importance of nutrition became even more paramount when Joel suffered a "widow maker" heart attack. That is when they pledged to take their plant-based lifestyle to a new level and have never looked back. They are now even teaching cooking classes and passing along what she has learned through their company Rooted Green Wellness and the Food For Life program. This is a story of love, triumph, health, and revelations. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard answers a question from someone new to eating a vegan diet. They are worried that they won't be able to get the same nutrients found in one particular non-plant-based food without abandoning their newly adopted way of eating. Can they still reap the benefits and keep it plant-based? Dr. Barnard has the answer! — — — Rooted Green Wellness https://www.rootedgreenwellness.com Twitter: @RootedGreen IG: @RootedGreen — — — 6 Steps To Fight Colorectal Cancer http://bit.ly/2Tyq7zP — — — Colorectal Cancer Resources https://bit.ly/3f8jZHT — — — Heart Health Facts & Information https://bit.ly/2Yd81pv — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Could eating the diet of generations ago be the key to a healthier future? Nurse and certified Food For Life instructor Deitra Dennis, RN, CHC, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast to discuss the way that the plant-based foods featured on the African Heritage Power Plate can help people connect with their roots and creativity while living healthier lives. The rates of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions remain high among African Americans while life expectancies are lower. However, Deitra's goal is to have members of the black community experience how returning to traditional foodways of their heritage can result in improved health. The inspiring conversation continues a broader discussion on the inequities and injustices facing the African American community. As Deitra says, she is a solutions person and is bringing plenty of ideas to the table to overcome some of the challenges facing the community. A healthier diet is not the only solution, but it can be one step toward improved health. — — — African Heritage Power Plate https://bit.ly/AfricanHPP — — — Back to the Root 2-Week Jumpstart Program https://bit.ly/B2RJumpstart — — — Farmers Market Coalition https://farmersmarketcoalition.org — — — Trio Plant-Based Restaurant https://www.trioplantbased.com — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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. Neal Barnard opens the episode by sharing his thoughts on the scourge of racism in the United States. As an organization, we felt it would be inappropriate to ignore our communities, friends and neighbors at a time when they are hurting so desperately. As such, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll revisits conversations with two leaders who explore the disparities facing African Americans, including a widening gap of health. Author Tracye McQuirter details the nutritional challenges facing the community that correlate to a socio-economic divide. Tracye also highlights the rich history of African Americans and plant-based diets and the 10,000 Black Vegan Women initiative.. Then, at a time when black Americans are being diagnosed with chronic health conditions at alarming rates higher than other races, Brooklyn borough president Eric Adams is defying the odds to chart his own course for a healthier life. Eric was beginning to lose his vision and experiencing nerve damage when he was diagnosed with diabetes. Despite the grim circumstances, he would not accept failing health and an early grave as his fate. Instead, he overhauled his diet and lifestyle to reverse his diabetes. Today, he is inspiring thousands to follow of others who feel trapped to follow in his footsteps and live the healthier life they've always imagined. He recounts his incredible journey during an unforgettable conversation with Chuck! — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Tracye McQuirter 10,000 Black Vegan Women: https://bit.ly/10kBVWmn Twitter: @byanygreens IG: @byanygreens — — — Eric Adams Twitter: @BPEricAdams IG: @BPEricAdams — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Gabriel Miller dreamed of running onto the field Sunday afternoons in the fall as a player in the NFL. It seemed as though that dream was on the verge of coming true until a freak injury cut short his college football career. With one goal snatched away the 19-year-old set a new goal for himself, to be able to walk without the use of a walker. He was facing a lifetime of surgeries and debilitating pain unless he lost a significant amount of weight. There was only one problem. After gorging on the standard American diet for years (and then some) as a football player, he really had no clue how to do it. Then he had an epiphany. It was one word, really. Plants. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Gabriel joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share what led him down that healthier path that didn't include countless medical procedures and unrelenting pain. Although he may not have achieved riches in the NFL, he has found abundant prosperity by sharing his story and helping others overcome their own health obstacles. This is one remarkable conversation. Plus, Dr. Jasmol Sardana joins the show as Chuck opens up the Doctor's Mailbag to answer your health and nutrition questions. - Is it better to get too much sodium or too little? - Is orange juice actually healthy? - Are agave and maple syrup healthier than sugar? - Are there foods people with eczema should avoid? - What can be used for salad dressing that is low fat and vegan? If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Gabriel Miller Book: https://amzn.to/2ZLHwtC Twitter: @PlantBasedGabe IG: @PlantBasedGabriel Web: https://www.plantbasedgabriel.com — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Every 40 seconds someone in America will have a stroke. That adds up to 800,000 people every year. And of those, 140,000 will die. With those numbers, it's no surprise that strokes rank among the top five leading causes of death in the U.S. But how many lives could be saved with diet and lifestyle changes? More than you would think! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, Dr. Vanita Rahman joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss how steering clear of the high fat standard American diet can significantly improve your chances of never having a stroke. Also, Chuck is joined by a very special stroke survivor who shares how a trip to the gym eight years ago turned into a stay in the hospital and lengthy recovery. Julie Wright is a well known television personality in the Washington, DC area who was in the middle of training for an upcoming race when the stroke hit out of nowhere. She also happens to be Chuck's wife. The incident turned her life upside down for months and forced her to closely examine what she was eating. However, she says food was never discussed by her doctors and it wasn't until she began searching for healthier options on her own that she made the connection. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard offers his advice to an Exam Room listener who recently adopted a plant-based diet and wanted some ideas about losing weight besides avoiding high fat nuts and seeds. If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. 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 love for animals by promoting plant-based health and working to end animal abuse. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Stroke Resources https://bit.ly/2X7hIpZ — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Julie Wright Twitter: @TheJulieWright IG: @TheJulieWright Facebook: https://bit.ly/JWFbPage — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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 can anyone have a cookout without hamburgers and hot dogs? Quite easily! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, dietitian Maggie Neola weighs in with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on the perfect plant-based menu for any cookout, everything from appetizers to the main course! She even has some ideas for ways to grill a delicious vegan dessert! It's so good that people bypassing beef for the first time are going to love it. Dr. Jim Loomis from the movie The Game Changers also checks in to talk about a new study that puts plant-based female athletes head-to-head with their meat eating competitors. How do their muscles and endurance compare? Hint: This one shatters "bro science" even though the study was only for women! Plus, we open up The Doctor's Mailbag to answer your questions as Dr. Vanita Rahman from the Barnard Medical Center checks in! Should we avoid tofu since it's a processed food? How much avocado can be part of a healthy diet? Is it possible to have too little fat in a diet? Is it possible to eat too much fruit? Is someone who has lost a lot of weight, but still has more pounds to go, still at a higher risk for COVID-19? And many more! If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Meatless Cookout Recipes https://bit.ly/3g5tSHr Beans vs Beef Infographic: https://bit.ly/3cNJdKI — — — Vegan Athlete Study https://go.nature.com/2WNYqWJ — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Half of all adults have high blood pressure. However, it doesn't have to be that way! Since hypertension often begins with the food we eat, a lot of us can experience big improvements by changing our daily menu. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietitian Susan Levin who shares the best foods to lower high blood pressure! From tomatoes to raisins to kale, Susan will help you make a list of the foods you should be stocking up on. She and Chuck also go over some amazing plant-based blood pressure lowering recipes, including banana bread! Plus, we open up The Doctor's Mailbag as Dr. Jim Loomis from the movie The Game Changers answers your questions! Is it possible to undo all of the damage done to the body from eating a poor diet for years? Can salt be part of a healthy diet? What is the best way to replace oil when sautéing food? Why could someone have high triglycerides while eating a vegan diet? How much protein should a college athlete eat? And many more! If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Blood Pressure Recipes: https://bit.ly/3693HLo Resources: https://bit.ly/3g3pYiv — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

One of the best ways you can keep your heart beating at its best is by eating a healthy diet with foods of all colors. Naturally, that includes red foods as well! Quite appropriate for heart health! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietitian Lee Crosby who serves up the top five healthiest red foods you should be eating to keep your heart pumping as strong as ever! There may be one or two on the list that surprise you! Plus, we open up The Doctor's Mailbag as Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Vanita Rahman answer your questions! Can microwaving food kill the coronavirus? Why is there so much salt in many meat substitutes? Is there anything that can be done to help "super tasters?" My cholesterol is 149 and I'm told that is too low. Is that true? Should you be careful with soybeans because they are high in fat? Does cooking with olive oil pose a threat to your health? And many more! If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — 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 — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Nine years ago Bruce Mylrea was diagnosed with prostate cancer. On that day he became a student of health and discovered the enormous role that food can play both in making us well and making us sick. From his studies, an epic road trip with his loving wife Mindy was born! Today, the pair travel the country in an enormous RV covered in fruits and vegetables sharing the knowledge they've acquired with all who will listen. Bruce and Mindy join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to give an update on Bruce's health. Mindy also dishes on her new book, The Plant Powered Penis, which was inspired by the couple's own experience after doctors told Bruce that he wouldn't be able to perform in the bedroom very well following his cancer treatment. While many others struggled, Bruce and Mindy never really left the honeymoon phase and are still like a couple of newlyweds! Her book centers on her research on how a plant-based diet can improve male performance. Also, Chuck revisits a conversation with Dr. Steve Neabore about the science of erectile dysfunction which plagues 40% of all men over 40, according to some estimates! What foods can help with erectile dysfunction? Dr. Neabore has the answer! If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Missouri, Kentucky, and Massachusetts. — — — Bruce and Mindy Mylrea Online classes: https://bit.ly/1dayworkshops — — — The Plant-Powered Penis Book Order: https://amzn.to/2SW2npU — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed 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. Michael Greger shares his wisdom for surviving a pandemic as he returns to The Exam Room™ for a conversation with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll. It's a discussion filled with nutrition tips and insight on how diet and lifestyle changes can reverse many of the underlying conditions that significantly increase the risk of COVID-19. They also preview Dr. Greger's new book, How To Survive A Pandemic. To keep things interesting, Dr. Greger is walking on his treadmill during the interview, which is a first for The Exam Room. Their "walk and talk" was done during the virtual Fairfax Veg Fest. Plus, we open up The Doctor's Mailbag as Dr. Neal Barnard and dietitian Karen Smith join Chuck to answer your questions! Is there a safe amount of vegetable oil to eat? How damaging is salt to your health? How can someone stop eating bread if they're addicted to it? How can someone with vitamin D deficiency improve their levels? How could someone's insulin levels rise but A1C remain normal? How can you help a migraine headache caused by hormones? What happens if someone eats meat from an animal or meat plant infected with COVID-19? And many more! If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Karen is a certified Food For Life instructor with new online classes beginning May 20. — — — Dr. Greger's Book How To Survive A Pandemic Order: https://amzn.to/3dofBng — — — Karen Smith's FFL Class Register: https://bit.ly/2SY0Dwz — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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 healthy heart comes into focus as Dr. Joel Kahn joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™. The pair explore everything from helping protect your heart during the coronavirus pandemic using nutrition to the role Lipoprotein(a), which Dr. Kahn refers to as the heart's quiet killer. Chuck also chats with former Seattle area firefighter Cindy Thompson who shed an amazing 60 pounds after adopting a plant-based diet and has kept it off for 10 years! But losing weight wasn't her only motivation for change. There was something far more powerful driving the cheese addict to give up meat and dairy. The one thing she wasn't expecting on her journey? For her entire firehouse to take the plant-based plunge with her! Today, Cindy is still changing lives as a Food For Life instructor and teaching the online course Cooking to Combat COVID-19. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Dr. Joel Kahn Twitter: @DrJKahn Web: https://www.drjoelkahn.com/ — — — Cindy Thompson Class Schedule: https://trimazing.com/events/ Twitter: @TrimazingVLC IG: @TrimazingVLC — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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 fruits and vegetables stay fresh the longest? Fresh produce is a staple of any healthy diet but at a time when many people want to cut down on the number of trips to the grocery store, keeping them in the house can be challenging! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietitian Lee Crosby — aka The Fiber Queen — who shares her list of the 10 fruits and veggies that stay fresh the longest. There are some surprises on the list too! Lee also has tips on how to store produce to extend its life. Also, we open up The Doctor's Mailbag when Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Jasmol Sardana join Chuck to answer your questions! Can vinegar kill the coronavirus? Is there such a thing as having too little sodium in your diet? What should we eat if we can't eat beans? What is the difference between gluten and vital gluten? Is there a connection between B12 supplements and acne? Can eating a plant-based diet make fingernails brittle? And many more! If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Lee Crosby Twitter: @Veggie_Quest IG: @leeatveggiequest Web: https://veggie-quest.com — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @drjasmol — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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 is the connection between gut bacteria and COVID-19? On this episode of The Exam Room™, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to find out. The trillions of cells in the gut play a huge role in our day-to-day health and during the pandemic they may take on even greater importance. Take a deep dive into what we know with The Gut Health MD, author of the new book Fiber Fueled. Plus, could there be a shortage of fresh fruits and vegetables like what is happening with meat? Shortages of pork, beef, and chicken are sweeping through grocery stores across the country due to COVID-19 outbreaks at processing plants. To see if the same could happen with produce, Chuck is joined by Dale Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Join them as they go down on the farm to check on how the crops are doing! If you are interested in contacting Dale to see if you can help connect a farmer with someone in need please email him at [email protected]. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Order 'Fiber Fueled' https://amzn.to/3aOqDAB — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz IG: @theguthealthmd Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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. Baxter Montgomery is using food in the fight against the coronavirus! He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ from the virtual Fairfax Veg Fest to talk about the effects he's seeing of prescribing a healthy diet in conjunction with state-of-the-art medicine for patients with COVID-19. Dr. Montgomery also details the remarkable recovery of one particular patient who developed double pneumonia during their bout with the coronavirus and has already laced up their sneakers to resume running. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Vanita Rahman answer your nutrition and coronavirus questions as we open up the doctor's mailbag! One comes from a COVID-19 survivor! Among the questions answered: How long does a carrier of COVID-19 remain contagious? How do they determine whether a person develops immunity to the coronavirus? Is there such a thing as good fats and bad fats? Can a vegan diet cause hair loss? Does the coronavirus spread through air conditioners in restaurants and on airplanes? If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Dr. Montgomery Nutrition Boot Camp Use promo code FairfaxVF to receive $100 off https://bit.ly/NutriBootCamp — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Have we known the roadmap to treat the COVID-19 virus all along? Dr. T. Colin Campbell joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss how his groundbreaking research for The China Study decades ago may have provided a key to a better prognosis for today's coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Campbell is confident that there is enough evidence to make a strong hypothesis about the steps people should be taking to combat the virus. And is it a coincidence that the United States has more total cases of COVID-19 than any other country in the world while also staking claim to one of the highest obesity rates? Dr. Campbell and Chuck also ponder how the standard American diet might be fueling the pandemic in the U.S. Plus, filmmaker Nelson Campbell, founder of Plant Pure Nation, follows his father on the show to discuss the efforts he and his team are making to help during the pandemic, including a global program designed to encourage people to change their diet. His goal is to plant the seeds of knowledge worldwide to help people grow into healthier lives. "The diet that will prevent and reverse chronic disease, it stands to reason that it would also help with infectious disease. Health is health is health no matter what you're talking about with respect to your body," Nelson Campbell said. — — — Plant Pure Communities Global Jumpstart: https://bit.ly/3czWI00 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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. Neal Barnard is back on The Exam Room™ podcast to answer your coronavirus questions. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll and Dr. Jasmol Sardana for the latest in the Q&A series dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode, the group tackles everything from the temperature food needs to reach during cooking in order to kill the virus to washing techniques for conventional produce compared to organic to whether there is any data available on how people eating a plant-based diet fare in combatting the coronavirus. Among the other questions answered How much protein does a person need if they're infected with COVID-19? Is it possible to have two viruses in the body at the same time? Does microwaving food kill the coronavirus? Does vinegar destroy COVID-19? We will also hear from Dr. Jia Xu who is stationed in Beijing, China. Dr. Xu provides an update on how life is progressing as mandatory lockdowns are lifted. He and Chuck also discuss whether plant-based eating will become more popular following the outbreak and if the public perception of live animal markets ("wet markets") where the virus originated has changed. If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, California, New York, Missouri, and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Dr. Jasmol Sardana IG: @drjasmol — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

Could food be keeping you awake at night? We already know that what we eat affects everything from our weight to our ability to fight viruses, but we're now learning that it also plays a big role in how much sleep we get at night. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Hana Kahleova to explore how a healthy diet could be the difference between a good night's rest or tossing and turning all night. The pair also discuss the foods that are most likely to interrupt your beauty sleep and those that will keep you dreaming all night long. Given the enormous role sleep plays in immune function, it is more important than ever to make sure we're getting a full eight hours! Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard answers a listener's question about how long the coronavirus can live on fresh fruit and vegetables. He also offers tips on the best way to wash produce to keep the virus from spreading in the kitchen. Chuck then revisits a segment with dietitian Lee Crosby about the side effects of keto diet that might make you think twice about rolling out the red carpet for fat while kicking carbs to the curb. If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, New York and Massachusetts. — — — Sleep Studies Effects of Diet on Sleep Quality: https://bit.ly/2xfW4Ge Diet promotes sleep duration and quality: https://bit.ly/2V0B13q Study: Plant-based diets: Reducing cardiovascular risk by improving sleep quality?: https://bit.ly/3ccSJGK Fiber and Saturated Fat Are Associated with Sleep Arousals and Slow Wave Sleep: https://bit.ly/3b3oxh3 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @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 — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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. Neal Barnard is back on The Exam Room™ podcast to answer your coronavirus questions. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll along with Dr. Jim Loomis for a wide ranging Q&A dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy and safe during this uncertain time. Among the questions answered: When a COVID-19 vaccine is developed will it offer lifelong immunity or be required annually? How can we get people to eat more fruit right now to improve their health? Should we avoid eating raw broccoli? Can the coronavirus enter your home through an open window? What can someone who eats primarily a plant-based diet do to lower their triglycerides? Should they be on medication, especially during the pandemic? We will also hear from Dr. Vanita Rahman about the future of medicine. Thousands are turning to online doctors visits in order to lower the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Dr. Rahman and Chuck explore Telemedicine from top to bottom. Find out why these cyber visits can be just as effective as trips to the doctor's office and what happens when you need prescriptions and bloodwork. If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, New York and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Dr. Jim Loomis IG: @jfloomismd — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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 key to developing a successful coronavirus vaccine likely lies in those who have already survived the virus. That is the opinion of Dr. John Pippin who joins , "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ podcast to talk about fast-tracked efforts to develop a vaccine without testing on animals. Dr. Pippin explains how bypassing usually mandatory animal testing may lead to a viable vaccine becoming available years sooner than it otherwise would be. Moving directly to human trials would also save countless animal lives and save developers millions of dollars in expenses. Potentially those savings would lead to lower costs for the medication. With such promise, could the future of all drug testing become animal free? That is what Chuck and Dr. Pippin will explore. Plus, in this time when we're all hyperaware of our health we revisit an age-old question: can an apple a day actually keep the doctor away? Dietitian Susan Levin joins the show to dish on all the fantastic health benefits the popular fruit has to offer! — — — DONATE TO PCRM Your help needed: https://pcrm.org/donate — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Replacing Animals In Medical Research PCRM's Work: https://bit.ly/2Xf8UPi — — — Apple Pie Nachos Recipe: https://bit.ly/aplnachos — — — The Exam Room Live on Facebook Watch: https://bit.ly/34dvae6 — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Appointments: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map — — — 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!

So you're stuck at home and probably spending a lot more time in the kitchen. For many of us, cooking three meals every day to feed an entire family takes a lot of work. Good thing there's a way to speed up the process and make it easier! On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by plant-based mom and cooking expert Audrey Dunham who has some good tips for streamlining the cooking process. She even has a few ways to get the kids involved to help establish healthy habits at a young age! Plus, Audrey shares some delicious recipes, including some yummy ideas for her vegan cookie kits at Peanuts Bake Shop. She even dishes on oil substitutions for her midnight chocolate chunk and cinnamon oatmeal cookie recipes. The latter of the two gets the banana bread treatment! She also gives Chuck an update on how things are going at her house where she and her husband, Jeff Dunham, and their young twin sons are all hunkered down together during the coronavirus outbreak. Audrey also shares some easy ideas for getting enough exercise to stay healthy during this challenging time. If you would like to submit a question for a doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. — — — DONATE TO PCRM Your help needed: https://pcrm.org/donate — — — Audrey Dunham IG: @AudreyEDunham Website: https://www.audreydunham.com — — — Oil Substitution Cookie Recipes Vegan "Banana Bread" Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe: https://bit.ly/2UBG4aj Fudgy Oil-Free Midnight Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe: https://bit.ly/39AqO1L — — — Peanuts Bake Shop Shop (US): http://bit.ly/peanutsshop Shop (International): http://bit.ly/peanutsshop2 — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Appointments: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map — — — 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. Neal Barnard and Dr. Hana Kahleova are back with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to answer your questions about the coronavirus on The Exam Room™ podcast. Plus, Dr. Kahleova presents research that dates back to the deadly 1918 pandemic caused by the H1N1 virus. One-third of the entire world's population is believed to have been infected and it is estimated that 50 million people lost their lives. However, out of the dark time came promising findings that could have major implications for the current COVID-19 outbreak. A century's old newspaper headline regarding the findings reads "120 exposed. 90 patients. No deaths. None very sick." Dr. Kahleova will share the details of the promising research that focused on nutrition, sleep, and hydrotherapy. Dr. Barnard and Chuck also discuss unconfirmed reports that the exotic animal markets in China where the COVID-19 virus is believed to have originated are already reopening after being shut down when the outbreak first began. And Dr. Barnard estimates when the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to peak throughout U.S. More importantly, he and Chuck outline how dramatically a person's health can improve by changing their diet before the peak hits their town. If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. — — — DONTATE TO PCRM Your help needed: https://pcrm.org/donate — — — Dr. Kahleova's Presentation: https://bit.ly/DrK1918ppt 1918 Newspaper Article: https://bit.ly/1918newspaper — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Appointments: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed — — — COVID-19 Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map — — — 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!

For people with diabetes the risk of becoming gravely ill if infected by the coronavirus is far higher than nearly everyone else. But there are certain foods and steps they can take to help mitigate the threat and stay healthy during the global pandemic. On this episode of The Exam Room™ podcast, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Cyrus Khambatta to learn about the ways diabetics can boost their immune system to help fight the coronavirus. Dr. Khambatta, who lives with type 1 diabetes, outlines the specific immune boosting foods and how their nutrients can be beneficial. He also details the different forms of immunity. According to Khambatta, cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower along with green leafy vegetables can pack an immune boosting punch. Dr. Jia Xu also checks in from Beijing for another update on how life is progressing in the country that had been the epicenter for the coronavirus outbreak. He shares with Chuck some of the strategies being implemented as thousands return to work following weeks of sheltering in place. If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, California, New York and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Cyrus Khambatta Twitter: @CyrusKPhD IG: @masteringdiabetes Website: http://bit.ly/masterdib — — — Mastering Diabetes Book Order: https://amzn.to/2Pm6g5y — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed Phone: 202-527-7500 — — — Coronavirus Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map 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!

New research shows eating a plant-based diet can be a highly effective treatment for asthma. The promising findings carry even great significance as the world continues battling the coronavirus pandemic. A person asthma is more than six times as likely to die if infected with coronavirus than someone without any underlying issues. With that in mind, "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Hana Kahleova to discuss their review examining what happens when someone with asthma bulks up on fruits and vegetables and gives up fast food and the Standard American Diet. Find out the best foods to fight asthma and the ones that can make the condition worse. This conversation gives hope to the more than 235 million people worldwide living with asthma and could make a dramatic difference if they become infected with COVID-19. Note: Please excuse the low audio levels during portions of the interview. If you would like to submit a question for the doctor please tweet @ChuckCarrollWLC or @PCRM using the hashtag #ExamRoomPodcast. Schedule a telemedicine appointment with doctors and dietitians at Barnard Medical Center. Available to residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, New York and Massachusetts. — — — Chuck Carroll Twitter: @ChuckCarrollWLC IG: @ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: @DrNealBarnard IG: @DrNealBarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB — — — Physicians Committee Twitter: @PCRM IG: @PhysiciansCommittee Facebook: https://wghtloss.cc/PCRMFacebook — — — Asthma Research The role of nutrition in asthma prevention and treatment: https://bit.ly/39eJpjK Role of viruses in asthma: https://bit.ly/3btkVVr Garlic: https://bit.ly/3bpA8Xr Resveratrol: https://bit.ly/3ao0nxy Ginger: https://bit.ly/2QKmjLf Sleep Habits and Susceptibility to the Common Cold: https://bit.ly/33HXm8s — — — Barnard Medical Center Telemedicine Schedule Appointment: https://bit.ly/BMCtelemed Phone: 202-527-7500 — — — Coronavirus Resources PCRM: https://bit.ly/PCRMcovid CDC: https://bit.ly/33DXgyF WHO: https://bit.ly/33BSeTo COVID-19 Global Map: https://bit.ly/CVID19map — — — 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!